Task force unveils cyber recommendations for the next president

The 40-member panel has suggestions for whoever wins, from how to handle regulations to deterring malicious hackers.

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Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr Kathryn Jones, Head of School, Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University, discusses the challenges and misconceptions that deter women from pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Dr Jones also outlines t… Continue reading Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

Alleged Anonymous Sudan leaders charged, prolific gang’s tool disabled

A criminal complaint says the group jeopardized lives via DDoS attack, with 35,000 attacks since the beginning of 2023.

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More Colleges Set To Close in 2025, Even as ‘Ivy Plus’ Schools Experience Application Boom

Many colleges are under financial pressure, and the cracks are starting to show. From a report: At least 20 colleges closed in 2024, and more are set to shut down after the current academic year, according to the latest tally by Implan, an economic sof… Continue reading More Colleges Set To Close in 2025, Even as ‘Ivy Plus’ Schools Experience Application Boom

One-Third of UK Teachers Lack Cybersecurity Training, While 34% Experience Security Incidents

A third of U.K. teachers have not received cyber security training this year, and only two-thirds of those that did deemed it useful, according to a government poll. Continue reading One-Third of UK Teachers Lack Cybersecurity Training, While 34% Experience Security Incidents

PoC for critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability released (CVE-2024-28987)

Details about and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for CVE-2024-28987, a recently patched SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) vulnerability that could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to remotely read and modify all help desk ticket details, are… Continue reading PoC for critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability released (CVE-2024-28987)