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Project Description
Project Description
I did earned a certificate for cyber training. In this project, I had to find two articles relating to cyber security in the news. I provided information about each article and linked to them.
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
I learned what malware, ransomware, and phishing is all about. I learned that certain organizations are required to have certain security against cyber attacks. I learned how easy it is to fall victim to a cyber attack. I learned how to use Google News.
Cybersecurity in the News Articles
Cybersecurity in the News Articles
In this article, it describes how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), settled a case against the Lafourche Medical Group. This group fell victim to a phishing attack that led to the hackers gaining access to personal medical records of patients. OCR found that the group didn't have any risk analysis to help find threats or vulnerabilities in their system. They also didn't have any procedures to protect against cybersecurity attacks. The medical group had to pay OCR, have their staff members receive training on privacy and security and implement cybersecurity measures to protect against any cyber attacks and keep private health information safe.
Source Evaluation
Source Evaluation
Who published the content? HHS Press Office (No author listed)
Where was it published? U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
When was it published? December 7, 2023
The Trustfulness and integrity of the facts: comes from a government website, provides links for more information, no spelling/grammar mistakes.
How is it written and presented? Written very professionally, only one ad at the end.
Link and citations: many links to other parts of the HHS website with additional information.
The article talks about a trojan, called "Brokewell," in Android devices that can cause mobile banking malware and give the attackers control over the device. The malware can also have spyware capabilities. The malware can effect people with android phones who click on fake application updates. Anyone who has Google Play applications should be safe from the malware since it automatically has Google Play Protect. Its always a good idea to be cautious when it comes to popups or unexpected updates. Don't download something unless you're 100% sure you know what it is.
Source Evaluation
Source Evaluation
Who published the content? Ionut Arghire
Where was it published? Security Week
When was it published? April 26, 2024
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: considered accurate, has a statement from Google, no grammar/spelling mistakes
How is it written and presented? presented professionally, some ads and one obnoxious ad that takes up the whole screen when you go into the website.
Links and Citations: link to Google Play help, references threat detection company ThreatFabric
My certificate
My certificate
My certificate for completing the CCBC Cybersecurity Training with 100% accuracy.
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