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Project Description:
Project Description:
For this project we had to find and share two different examples of CyberSecurity in the news, then we had evaluate the sources. We also had to take the CCBC CyberSecurity training and share our certificate of completion.
Lessons Learned:
Lessons Learned:
I learned a new terms like "phishing," "whaling," and "pharming," which are methods of fraud called social engineering. Though, I was quite familiar with the term "ransomware", due to the BCPS ransomware attacks in 2020 that I was a part of as a student. I also learned there are way more examples of CyberSecurity threats than I had ever thought.
This article shares an incident when popular sports insider, Buster Olney, had his X account hacked, and used to report false sports news like trades, suspensions, and relocations. Hacking is when an unauthorized person is able to gain access to someone's account, in this case, Buster Olney. An insider is trusted with relaying information to the public directly from the source before other media companies are able to distribute it. So, someone gaining access and sharing false information is hazardous because Buster Olney is a trusted source, and it created a slippery slope of reporting false information across sports media. This could be prevented by strengthening security on the app, such as using a strong password, and turning on Two-factor authentication (2FA).
Source Evaluation:
Who published the content? Sam Connon
Where was it published? Sports Illustrated
When was it published? June 10, 2024
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Considered accurate; provides links, no grammar or spelling errors
How is it written and presented? While meant to inform, article is filled with ads
Links and Citations: Images of the fake tweets, links to team websites, and the authors social media
This article shares an incident where a ransomware attack was carried out against Genea, an Australian fertility service provider. The attackers accessed Genea's network and extracted over 940 gigabytes of data including personal information like names, addresses, medical records, and health insurance, though no banking or financial information was said to be affected. The attack impacted both employees and patients of Genea. A ransomware attack is when a malicious software encrypts a victims data and demands payment for its release. To prevent ransomware attacks, organizations should implement 2FA when at all possible, encrypt and regularly backup data, and train their employees on CyberSecurity.
Source Evaluation:
Who published the content? Sergiu Gatlan
Where was it published? Bleeping Computer
When was it published? February 26, 2025
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Although I have never heard of them, after further research I've found that they are a reliable and accurate source for CyberSecurity and other technology information. While filled with ads, the website contained links and no grammar or spelling errors.
How is it written and presented? Meant to inform, article is insufferable with ads
Links and Citations: Links to 5 related articles on CyberSecurity breaches, sponsor websites, and the author's social media
My Certificate:
My Certificate:
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