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Project Description
Project Description
For this project, I had to pass a Cybersecurity Training module and I had to find news articles on cybersecurity attacks.
This article shares a recent story of the U.S. and it's allies dismantling a Russian Malware Network, "Snake". Malware is software designed with the express purpose of leaking your documents and being able to gain access to your systems. Russian has been using "Snake" to surveil different countries's communications and steal government documents in over 50 different countries, including the United States, and infect multiple businesses, corporate and local. There are multiple different types of ways to prevent malware, like using antivirus software, checking links before you click them, and checking emails before you open them.
Source Evaluation:
Source Evaluation:
Who published the content?
Charlie Savage
Where was it published?
The New York Times
When was it published?
May 9, 2023
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: (Accuracy)
Contained government documentation, considered accurate, and contained quotes from government officials
How is it written and presented?
The article was to inform about the dismantling of a Russian malware network and to show the threat that network had
Links and Citations:
Had multiple accessible links embedded in the text of the article
This article shares a story of how Discord, a well-known social platform, had a data breach after one of their support employees got hacked. Hacking being someone was able to access to the support agents information including user emails, messages, and attachments exchanged through Discord support. This could have been prevented by checking emails before opening them, using a strong password, and using two-factor authentication.
Source Evaluation:
Source Evaluation:
Who published the content?
Sergiu Gatlan
Where was it published?
BleepingComputer
When was it published?
May 12, 2023
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts:
Used discord message about support agent being hacked
How is it written and presented?
Presented as a quick informational article to inform users of a discord leak of personal information
Links and Citations:
Provided Discord message
My certificate
My certificate
This is my certificate for completing the CCBC Cybersecurity Training module, were I learned about different types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them.
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
I learned that there are multiple different types of cybersecurity attacks, including phishing and pharming. I also learned that people can use emails that look like they are from a colleague to trick people into downloading malware.
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