The recent cybersecurity breach of PowerSchool, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for K-12 schools, has sent shockwaves through the educational community. The breach, which resulted in the theft of sensitive personal information belonging to students and teachers, has raised
January 8, 2025As The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) embarks on a transformative journey, the year 2025 promises to be a landmark period marked by significant advancements and strategic initiatives. These developments are set to elevate UTSA's standing as a leading public university in Texas,
January 7, 2025Critical 7-Zip Zero-Day Exploit Poses Significant Cybersecurity Risks In a recent and troubling development within the cybersecurity landscape, a hacker using the alias “NSA_Employee39” on the platform X has allegedly leaked a zero-day exploit in 7-Zip. Identified as CVE-2024-11477, this vul
January 3, 2025The newly enacted Minnesota law mandates that public school districts, charter schools, and colleges report cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware or network attacks. This requirement grants a systematic approach to addressing cybersecurity threats, aimed at minimizing risks and fortifying
December 17, 2024In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the ongoing challenge of balancing innovation with cybersecurity resilience in higher education and the state and local government (SLED) sectors in the U.S. has become increasingly crucial. Emerging technologies such as dynamic computing, big data
December 16, 2024The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, running from November 25th to December 10th, shines a spotlight on the pressing issue of cyberviolence against women. This global initiative seeks to raise awareness and mobilize efforts to combat various forms of violence, including
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