Cybersecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic may have shut down a number of industries and sent Americans into quarantine, but it didn’t change the prevalence of cyberattacks. Here are some of the worst hacks impacting businesses across the globe.

The global pandemic has resulted in more workers establishing remote offices from within their homes. As a result, both home internet usage and the risk of cybersecurity attacks have increased.

As long as the internet has been a tool for progress and education, it’s been a tool for malicious actors to spread disinformation, and it’s only getting worse — learn more about how the internet has impacted terrorism.

There are a lot of choices when it comes to potential careers in computer science. One possible career path computer science degree students can take is in cybersecurity.

On top of everything hospitals have faced this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, they are now facing an increased number of ransomware cyberattacks targeting their systems for financial gain.

With increasing COVID-19 rates overlapping with the holiday season, more and more people are turning to online shopping. That also means that more and more cyber fraud is occurring as hackers take advantage of increased online sales.

November is National Infrastructure Security Month. Most people take for granted the infrastructure systems and services that support us – from transportation systems to communications networks to office buildings to concerts. These and more are part of our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Zoom hacking has been a nationwide problem ever since educational institutions shifted to online learning. Cybersecurity experts have been tasked with identifying and resolving these issues to ensure students and staff remain safe.

Cybersecurity professionals have a daunting task ahead of keeping the upcoming U.S. presidential election safe and secure from foreign hacks and cyberattacks as hackers develop new and innovative ways to target election systems.

With increased use of technology, how is the healthcare industry ensuring protection of patient data? A special report lays out the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity and the best practices for overcoming those challenges.