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Project Description
Project Description
For this project, I was tasked to find and share examples of security/cyber-security events that were reported by the media and share what I had learned and analyzed from my source.
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
From this module, I have learned many new ways how to Identify common cyber attacks. I also learned new ways to prevent cyber attacks, so I can make sure I can also stay safe. And I had learn a new way to search for articles using google's news search engine.
Cybersecurity in the News Articles
Cybersecurity in the News Articles
This article shares how ransomware attacks against health care and critical third-party providers are still affecting hospitals patients from all over the united states at an alarmingly high rate in 2024. Ransomware is a malicious software that is designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Large key infrastructures such as hospitals and its third-party providers are big targets, if a group gets their hands on its system, it will cause the lives of many people. Only use trusted links and emails to prevent attacks, Use strong, and unique passwords for online accounts, and Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security for your systems.
Source Evaluation
Source Evaluation
Who published the content? Kurt Knutsson
Where was it published? Fox News
When was it published? November 7, 2024
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Accurate tips and info, contained facts, and no spelling mistakes.
How is it written and presented? So many ads in this article, and these articles are meant to inform.
Links and Citations: Good links and sources for more steps to not fall for ransomware attacks.
This article shares how a suspected group of Russia hackers carried out a cyber-attack on a water facility in Texas and caused a tank to overflow. Hacking means when an individual or group, breaks their way into a system and gains unauthorized access to data in a system or computer. Infrastructures such as water supplies play a big role for the community, so if their way of getting fresh water breaks, will cause big problems for the people. Some ways that will help prevent this from happening are having a secure system/data base, and up to dated security settings.
Source Evaluation
Source Evaluation
Who published the content? Sean Lyngaas
Where was it published? CNN
When was it published? Wed April 17, 2024
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Considered Accurate, Quotes key problems, minimal grammar/spelling mistakes.
How is it written and presented? Some ads in the article, and this article is meant to spread a message.
Links and Citations: Links leading to key wording, and links to back up, supporting sources.
My Certificate
My Certificate
Another part of this assignment for this was to complete a CCBC Cyber-security Training lesson. I had learned a lot from this lesson and I had to complete these assessments with 100% to earn my certificates.
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