New Mexico State University initiated its Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity in 2020 and last year graduated its first cohort. The program is cross-disciplinary, including courses in information technology and electrical engineering as well as computer science. The BS in cybersecurity has a new certification to add to its value. Recently, NMSU’s cybersecurity degree program […]
Cyberkriminelle haben die Server der AWO Gießen verschlüsselt. Elena Uve – Shutterstock.com Nach eigenen Angaben stellte die AWO Gießen am 27. April 2025 fest, dass Cyberkriminelle in die IT-Systeme eingedrungen sind und Dateien verschlüsselt haben. „Dank umfassender Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und funktionierender Backups konnte die Versorgung der Bewohner und Kunden jederzeit aufrechterhalten werden. Der Betrieb in den […]
A new “Bring Your Own Installer” EDR bypass technique is exploited in attacks to bypass SentinelOne’s tamper protection feature, allowing threat actors to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) agents to install the Babuk ransomware. This technique exploits a gap in the agent upgrade process that allows the threat actors to terminate running EDR agents, leaving […]
A malicious AI tool that claims to offer advanced capabilities without the need for jailbreaks was discovered by SlashNext researchers, according to a blog post published Monday.Xanthorox AI, which was first spotted on dark web cybercrime forums in Q1 2025, purports to offer five models specifically designed to aid malicious activity.These models include Xanthoroxv4, Xanthorox […]
Safe schools are a prerequisite for student achievement. Increasingly, this vital aspect is more aspirational than realistic as schools face threats on many fronts. From the looming risk of on-campus violence, the escalating mental health crisis, and the growing risk (and cost) of cyber attacks, schools are working overtime to make sure they provide a […]
Ransomware attacks often make headlines, and the worst part is that they target regular people, not just big corporations. Cybercriminals evolve their tactics, but protection doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. These straightforward tips can help keep ransomware at bay. 6 Use a Reliable Antivirus Solution Miker Rivero/MakeUseOf/TippaPatt/Rawpixel/Shutterstock A reliable antivirus solution is your […]
Generative AI is starting to transform many sectors, both legitimate and illicit. Criminals have been early adopters, exploiting technology like deepfakes to turbo-charge existing methods to commit cybercrime and fraud—and invent entirely new ones. AI has made it increasingly challenging to verify the true identities of customers, investors, vendors, and even colleagues. Companies and their […]
U.S. prosecutors in recent days won an extradition case to bring a suspected cybercriminal from Spain to the United States and may be able to get another suspect shipped from the UK to face charges in an unrelated hacking case. Artem Stryzhak, a Ukrainian citizen arrested in Spain last year for launching a series of […]
From 6-8 May, 25,000+ cybersecurity experts will gather at the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event to secure the region’s digital future against deepfake scams and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities With AI-driven cybercrime and ransomware attacks surging globally, GISEC Global 2025 returns to Dubai from May 6 – 8, bringing together the world’s foremost leaders, […]
The aviation industry’s increasing reliance on interconnected systems and digital technology has opened the door to serious cybersecurity threats. Airlines, airports, and air traffic control systems all depend on digital networks to operate safely and efficiently, but these essential networks are also prime targets for cyber attackers. In 2024, the global aviation sector experienced 604 […]
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