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TLDR: Highline Public Schools, a district south of Seattle, canceled classes on Monday due to a cyberattack. The district detected unauthorized activity on its technology systems and is working to restore and

TLDR: Federal agencies issue warning about Iran-based cyber threats targeting U.S. healthcare entities Main actors identified as “Pioneer Kitten” connected to the Government of Iran In a recent advisory issued by the

TLDR: Code Blue Computing has launched a cybersecurity contest for nonprofits called “Labor of Love” to provide a full cybersecurity makeover for one deserving nonprofit organization. The contest includes a comprehensive Cyber

TLDR: U.S. Army Special Forces hackers used disruptive cyber-tactics in Exercise Swift Response 2024 in Sweden. They hacked into Wi-Fi networks to gain access to target locations and control security systems. Article

TLDR: A recent data leak exposed sensitive information of 272 million individuals, including Social Security Numbers. Hackers are selling the stolen data on black markets, posing risks of identity theft and fraud.

TLDR: Orange Cyberdefense’s Wicus Ross discusses the cyber extortion trend, highlighting key insights from their report: Small businesses are four times more likely to be targeted by cyber attackers 75% of countries

FBI Cracks Down on Dark Web Marketplace Managed by Russian and Kazakh Nationals TLDR: Key Points: FBI indict two individuals for managing dark web marketplace WWH Club Platform specialized in selling sensitive

TLDR: Key Points: White House considering a cybersecurity executive order focusing on AI Federal cybersecurity leaders see AI as a significant opportunity but also a major risk The Biden administration is looking

TLDR: US and allied nations have issued a warning about Russian cyber attackers targeting aid to Ukraine. NSA Cybersecurity Director Dave Luber urges organizations to take immediate action to secure data. The

TLDR: Key Points: Cyber threats are evolving, with attackers utilizing more sophisticated tactics like living off the land and ransomware extortion. Despite these advancements, organizations are urged to focus on cybersecurity basics,