As 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,
Critical 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
The 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
In 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
The 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
Cybersecurity within higher education institutions has become an increasingly pressing concern. The frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have pushed universities to bolster their defenses and rethink their strategies. As the digital landscape becomes ever more complex, colleges and
