Cybersecurity in the News examples

This article reports on the ransomware attack of Hitachi Vantara, a company known for providing data storage, cloud management, and ransomware recoveries for brands and the government. Ransomware is when a device like a tablet, computer, phone, has been infected with malware that lock up files and systems important to organizations and businesses as hostage till a ransom is paid. Basically, its kidnapping but with files and information from organizations and businesses. To prevent a ransomware attack from happening you can do so by not opening attachments or programs by unverified apps and sites, not clicking unverified links, keeping your security software updated always, and making sure to be aware of emails from unknown sources.

Source evaluation

• Who published the content? Sergiu Gatlan 

• Where was it published? BleepingComputer

• When was it published? April 28, 2025

• The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Contained facts, many different related articles of its own source, seen as bias and known for spreading misinformation.

• How is it written and presented? few ads, presented to inform its story as well as many others, video showing recent articles of its source. 

• Links and Citations: Links to different articles

Comptroller: FBI investigating cyberattack, ID theft that defrauded Baltimore City of $1.5M

This news article tells of an Identity theft of a vendor employee, attacking Baltimore city's accounts payable department. Explaining the theft was caused with the information of the vendor that was available online. A way to avoid getting your identity stolen online is to make sure you make strong and unique passwords, be cautious of personal information you share in media or any website, always enable multi-factor authentication, and monitor your finances and credit reports. Also be aware of suspicious emails and always update your systems and security programs so that you don't get your information stolen, for example by opening strange attachments or going on websites with many ads, and things that make you want to download a fix or anything on a unverified website.

Source evaluation

• Who published the content? Tolly Taylor

• Where was it published? WBALTV11

• When was it published? April 1, 2025

• The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Contained facts, official video evidence, no grammar/spelling error

• How is it written and presented? a lot of ads, but it was done professionally with headings, and with a video link to show the interview with the city's comptroller.

• Links and Citations: Links to twitter, Facebook, other articles, a video link of the news source.

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