Word to the wise: If a stranger ever offers you a random USB stick as a gift, best not to take it. #USB#malware https://gizmodo.com/hackers-have-been-sending-malware-filled-usb-sticks-to-1848323578

The UK’s security agency has told organizations of the steps to take to beef up their defenses “when the cyber threat is heightened” by zero-day software flaws or geopolitical tensions.  NCSC’s list includes:Check your system patching: Ensure your users’ desktops, laptops and mobile devices are all patched  Verify access controls: Ask staff to ensure that…

Starting last year, when many schools were more dependent on technology in order to conduct virtual learning due to pandemic shutdowns, several high-profile incidents were reported, leading school officials to scramble to recover data or even manually wipe all laptops. #Cybersecurity#education#onlinelearning#malware https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/31/cyberattacks-on-us-schools-increasing-amid-reliance-on-technology

Over half of ransomware attacks are targeting one of three industries; banking, utilities and retail, according to analysis by cybersecurity researchers – but they’ve also warned that all industries are at risk from attacks. Get your people educated! #ransomware#cybersecurity zdnet.com/article/ransomware-over-half-of-attacks-are-targeting-these-three-industries/