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The Impact of the Mac OS X Trojan Flashback on Cybersecurity - Course Monster Blog

The Impact of the Mac OS X Trojan Flashback on Cybersecurity - Course Monster Blog

Not long ago, the Mac was supposed to be virus-resistant. Indeed, Apple has maintained on its website that “it does not catch PC viruses.” But it was before the 2012 release of the Mac OS X Trojan Flashback malware. Since then, Mac and iPhone security issues have changed significantly, as

Why Can't We Avoid Operational Technology Security? - Course Monster Blog

Why Can't We Avoid Operational Technology Security? - Course Monster Blog

Any hardware and software that directly monitors and controls industrial equipment and all of its assets, processes, and events to detect or trigger a change is considered operational technology (OT). Despite its important element in a wide range of critical industries, OT security is also especially vulnerable to assault. Attacks

Protecting Education against Cyber Threat Attackers - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

Protecting Education against Cyber Threat Attackers - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

Education institutions are a focus for threat actors, especially ransomware attackers. Cyber Threat Attackers are not holding back when it comes to preying on schools, as shown by the attacks carried out by Vice Society in California schools in September and Snach in Wisconsin schools in late October. The education

Cybersecurity After the DNSChanger Shutdown - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity After the DNSChanger Shutdown - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

The world prepared for an “cybersecurity internet doomsday” on July 9, 2012: a complete collapse of the global internet. But that never happened. And that non-event was the result of a prolonged and well-concerted effort by a great number of organizations, led by the FBI. It was one of the

Cybercriminals Turn to Ransomware as a Service - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals Turn to Ransomware as a Service - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

A recent danger analysis says that Malware-as-a-Service is becoming more and more accessible. This cybercriminals threat organization, calling itself the “Eternity Project,” provides services via a Tor website and a Telegram channel. They manage the sale of a variety of malware, such as bot services for distributed denial of service

Ways to Overcome Information Sharing Distrust

Ways to Overcome Information Sharing Distrust

It has never been more important for governments and private organizations to communicate to identify, analyze, and prevent attacks as cyber threats grow in frequency and severity worldwide. However, Information Sharing Distrust poses a significant challenge to effective collaboration in cybersecurity efforts. The reality is less than impressive, although the

Cyber Security certification: Starting point for People - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

Cyber Security certification: Starting point for People - Course Monster Blog Cybersecurity

The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC) and APMG discuss their certification in information and cyber security. Could you tell us a little bit about the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC)? To improve the professionalism of information security practitioners and thereby the professionalism of the industry, the Chartered Institute