Cybersecurity in The News

Project Description

For this project, we explored different kinds of cybersecurity examples present in the news and the issues facing these topics. We also got the opportunity to take Cybersecurity training and earn a certificate.

Lessons Learned

Throughout this project, I learned about the various threats and risks facing computer and cell phone users in their everyday use. There are many ways to protect our important digital information and further prevent these issues from continuing, such as treating all incoming data with caution.

Cybersecurity in the News Articles

WhatsApp Spyware Attack

This article discusses a zero-click malware campaign on WhatsApp, which had targeted about 90 journalists and activists. Spyware is a form of malicious malware that enter a user's computer and gather data, while also sending it to third parties like in this incident the Israeli company, Paragon Solutions. Large Messaging companies like WhatsApp should start being more security focused with strong encryption to prevent their users from falling victim to these attacks. This incident falls on users for being less cautious to unknown group chats spreading malicious PDFs.

Source Evaluation

Who published the content? Ravie Lakshmanan
Where was it published? The Hacker News
When was it published? February 1, 2025
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: Accurate, covers a worldwide event and provides information regarding the governments and campaigns involved
How is it written and presented? This article is written to inform readers and app users spyware attacks and how these companies should be held accountable for this.
Links and Citations: It references many websites that explain components of the article's situation, WhatsApp Spyware Attack

Grubhub Third-Party Breach

This article shares a hacking incident where attackers exploited an account from a third-party service provider to access Grubhub's systems, which exposed contact, payment, and password information of many drivers & customers. Companies using third-party vendors should audit for security compliance & stricter security measures to ensure that these vendors are safe to work with. As users should also look for strong, unique passwords and enable any offer to make our account safer, such as two-factor verification.

Source Evaluation

Who published the content? Stephanie Schappert
Where was it published? Cyber News
When was it published? February 5, 2025
The truthfulness and integrity of the facts: considered accurate, includes information provided from reports, official announcement by Grubhub (on their website)
How is it written and presented? This article is meant to inform readers and provide them with many other options of cyber news to look into as well.
Links and Citations: https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-many-colleges-in-us/ (references this report), Grubhub Third-Party Breach

My Certificate

This assignment also included the completion of the CCBC Cybersecurity Training, which furthered my understanding and prompted me to complete all the assessments with a 100% accuracy in order to earn this certificate.

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