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New "Early Warning" System in the U.K. Tips Off Ransomware Targets

British Intelligence has come up with a potentially very effective means to disrupt ransomware attacks, but there seems to still be a few kinks in the system. The phone rings at your U.K. office and it’s the U.K. government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) letting you know they’ve detected a potential cyberattack.

Nearly One-Quarter of Financial-Themed Spam Emails are Phishing Attacks

While spam tends to be dismissed as being more an annoyance, new research shows that there is a very real and ever-present threat in emails that are marked as “spam”. I’ve written plenty about phishing attacks that target bank customers. It’s nothing new. What’s interesting is a recent article by security researchers at BitDefender where banking-related phishing attacks are considered spam.

Safeguarding K-12 Education: A Whole-of-State Approach to Cybersecurity for Chromebook-Centric School Districts

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, K-12 school districts are harnessing the power of technology to transform education. The widespread adoption of Chromebooks has revolutionized the learning process, providing students with tools for collaboration, research and creativity. However, along with these advancements come unprecedented cybersecurity challenges that demand a comprehensive strategy.

The Windows Restart Manager: How It Works and How It Can Be Hijacked, Part 2

In the first part of this series, we provided a brief overview of the Windows Restart Manager. In this blog post, we examine how these mechanisms can be exploited by adversaries and review how the CrowdStrike Falcon platform can detect and prevent these attacks.

What Is Lookout Secure Cloud Access? A CASB Solution

Lookout Secure Cloud Access is a data-centric cloud access security broker (CASB) that provides full visibility and control over your cloud data, no matter who is accessing it, or what device and app is being used. Watch this video to learn why you need a CASB, how Lookout Secure Cloud Access works, and how it can protect your cloud data no matter where it goes.