University of Tulsa unveils new cyber range to protect state, educate students
The University of Tulsa has unveiled a new cyber range that school leaders said will help prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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Cyberattack at Texas Tech University health centers exposed patient data
A ransomware attack has potentially compromised the personal information of 1.4 million patients, according to a recent announcement.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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