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Cyber Security in the News:
Cyber Security in the News:
For this project we were to find two articles about cyber security and state the who, what, and how. There were several skills to practice and I am noticing that some things are getting easier to remember how to complete.
Summary
Summary
$500,000 dollars was stolen from Australian pension funds due to hackers using stolen passwords. The hackers used stolen passwords from other security breaches. There were only four people who ended up losing money, but it was over $500,000. Many others were made to feel nervous about there money and wondered if it was there ore not. Sometimes I don't feel a great deal of urgency in checking whether my data was involved in a security breach, but this article shows why that would be a bad move. Everyone should be aware of security breaches and take them seriously.
Author:
Author:
Josh Taylor
Organization:
Organization:
The Guardian, an international news organization.
Relevance:
Relevance:
April 2025
Accuracy:
Accuracy:
The article is written in a factual manner with no attempt to sensationalize the news or to scare people.
Purpose and Objectivity:
Purpose and Objectivity:
It is trying to inform Australians that their data had been compromised and what they could do about it. The article feels very balanced and not sensational.
Links and citations:
Links and citations:
The article quotes various persons associated with the pension group. Their names and titles at the organizations are given.
Summary
Summary
There is a warning about a new ransomware attack. It is disguised as a service software named Medusa. The ransomware encrypts data so that a user is not able to access it, and also threatens to sell or share the information with others. There are ways to make your system less likely to be attacked by ransomware. These include patching operating systems, using long passwords and using dual authentication.
Author:
Author:
Sarah Parvini
Source:
Source:
Associated Press
Relevance:
Relevance:
March 15, 2015
Accuracy:
Accuracy:
The site seems to be reporting the facts. There are some ads on the site, but they can be closed easily. It is factually written with no sensational language.
Purpose and Objectivity:
Purpose and Objectivity:
Reported on a warning from the FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Citations:
Citations:
The information comes from a press conference that representatives of the FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Cybersecurity Certificate
Cybersecurity Certificate
Lessons Learned:
Lessons Learned:
I have completed cyber security training every year since it was first started. We have joked that the training could be boiled down to --don't click on links. It would not be a laughing matter if our paychecks or sensitive information started be siphoned away from the college and into the hands of hackers. I was reminded of the importance of checking myself when I get certain texts even. I have gotten used to not clicking links that come to my email, but now texts are being targeted. Some are very effective. There is one text that I have gotten several times about toll money that I owe. It might be very possible that I owe toll money and so of course I am tempted to click them, but then if I take some time I can remind myself to think about it. I would get a bill in the mail if I owed money I wouldn't get texted. That's why the IRS keeps patiently stating that we will never contact you like this, only like this.
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