Law professor sues Georgetown University after sensitive data leak
A University of Virginia law professor filed a lawsuit against Georgetown University after a data leak exposed personal information.
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Rising cybersecurity threats target U.S. higher education institutions
By understanding who, where and how attackers are targeting universities and colleges, and taking a human-centric approach, officials can better safeguard their sensitive data.
Malicious QR code cyberattacks target education sector, Microsoft report shows
Microsoft says its products blocked more than 15,000 emails each day that targeted the education sector with phony QR codes.
For ransomware, universities are paying more
With rising chances of having their data encrypted or backups compromised, higher education institutions are paying more than initial demands to recover their systems.
New Jersey City University hit by ransomware
More than a month after sustaining a ransomware attack, New Jersey City University leaders have notified their students of the cyberattack.
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Ransomware attacks on education continue to rise, report shows
A new report from the firm Zscaler shows that ransomware attacks are growing fastest in the health care and education sectors.
Community colleges, HBCUs get cyber talent boost under bipartisan House bill
The Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act aims to provide “high-potential paths” to cyber jobs at two-year colleges and minority-serving institutions.
LSU professor wins NSF grant to combat malware
A Louisiana State University professor won funding to develop technology that can detect and mitigate cyberattacks in real time.
Missouri university partners with U.S. Cyber Command for AI, cyber research
In addition to research, a new partnership seeks to enrich students’ learning experiences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City with guest lectures, access to research facilities and…
2024 Educause Horizon Report highlights AI impacts, cybersecurity concerns
Educause's annual report includes an honorary category for AI trends, with ideas on how it's shaping the future of critical thinking and its impact on the workforce.
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