Cybersecurity
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The incident, described as an “attempted interruption,” prompted staffers to work manually, and led to the cancellation of a City Council meeting. Water, sewer and tax payments are also disrupted. -
The move places the state among a growing group of governments using the shared authorization framework to reduce duplicative vendor security assessments. GovRAMP evolved from StateRAMP last year.
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A faux-phishing email crafted by students at Eminence High School in Kentucky snagged 14 staffers at the district. Another in late January, created with help from generative AI, persuaded 29 staffers to click the link.
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When a politician weighs in on "one side" of an issue, he or she must then ignore or discredit the logic in the competing point of view.
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Criminals use social engineering to steal personal information.
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Report examines malware and spam activity for 2007.
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Data stolen by the insidious new Trojan can include documents, passwords, surfing habitats, or any other sensitive information.
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Every $1 spent on legitimate software means an additional $1.25 is spent on related services such as installing the software, training personnel, and providing maintenance services.
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"There are only two steps that education institutions can take to improve public confidence in their information security capabilities."
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Hackers are extending their efforts beyond Windows, Mac users targeted by financially-motivated cyber criminals.
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"Mary Beth will provide support and leadership to state agencies as they develop and set privacy policy to ensure private information of Arizona citizens remains secure."
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Virus writer arrested for breaching copyright of anime image.
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23 percent of home users infected with malware.
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When you put up a Web site or blog or participate in Internet discussions, you may think that your words, whether they're hasty or wise, will gradually fade away over time. But Internet archive systems exist that in all likelihood are preserving them long term.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Business Software Alliance (BSA) release software compliance strategy guide.
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"It is our resolve to ensure the sharing of data is harnessed in conformity with rules and laws laid down to ensure respect for the confidence of personal data."
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"Both cases are clear examples of social engineering techniques used to spread malware. They use attractive subjects...to entice users to run attachments or click links that ultimately download malware onto their computers."
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This task force will work on several fronts including investigating identity theft, educating the public, supporting victims and training local law enforcement in combating identity theft.
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Scammers call asking for Social Security numbers.
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Defendants to give up nearly $200,000 in ill-gotten gains and ordered to notify the individuals whose records were sold.
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DHS recognizes that states will need sufficient time to apply for this increased funding opportunity and is extending the REAL ID grant applications deadline until March 7, 2008.
