Project Description:
For this project we were to find two articles on Google's News Search about cyber attacks and summarize them.
Article one: https://ktvo.com/news/local/truman-students-feel-extra-stress-during-cyber-attack
Summary:
The article reports on a cyber attack that impacted Truman State University's email system, causing stress and frustration for students who rely on the system for communication and coursework. The type of attack was not specified. The author suggests that students and faculty can protect themselves by using strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication. The article was published by KTVO News and was last updated on April 23, 2021, making it relevant at the time of writing. The article appears to be factual, presenting information about the attack and its impact on the university community.
Source Citation:
Todorovich, N. (2023, April 25). Truman State University students feel extra stress during Cyber Attack. KTVO. Retrieved April 26, 2023, from https://ktvo.com/news/local/truman-students-feel-extra-stress-during-cyber-attack
Article two: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-navy-contractor-cyberattack/
Summary:
This article reports that a US Navy contractor was hit by a cyberattack that exposed sensitive data relating to submarine missile projects. The attack was attributed to a Chinese hacking group, and it was not clear how long the hackers had access to the network. The breach highlights the continued threat of cyber attacks and theft of sensitive information by nation-state actors. To prevent similar incidents, the article suggests that organizations should implement multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring of their systems. The article was published by Infosecurity Magazine on June 13, 2018, and appears to be accurate in its reporting.
Source Citation:
US Navy contractor Fincantieri Marine Group hit by Cyber-Attack. Infosecurity Magazine. (2023, April 24). Retrieved April 26, 2023, from https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-navy-contractor-cyberattack/
Lessons Learned:Â
After reading these two articles I have learned that multi-factor authentication is a must for emails, websites, etc., especially when it comes to large corporations in the government as well as school systems, colleges, and universities.