Baltimore County Public Schools fell victim to a ransomware attack last week, affecting more than 115K students. The school district, which has been relying on virtual classes to teach students during COVID-19, has cancelled classes since last Wednesday after cybercriminals shut down its IT systems.
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£5 to £10 quid per month in reward points for an app.
Over the years I’ve often been asked about consumers having a marketplace to sell or minimally manage their personal data with a core question of how much consumers might charge. Now we have it – £5 to £10 quid per month in reward points for an app to monitor all internet usage while also having an excess in app permissions allowing the app to listen to background conversations. For some this might be appealing, but it should clearly demonstrate to everyone that personal data is valuable .....Read More
It isn’t too late for school districts and IT pros to take proactive action to minimize disruptions.
The ransomware attack against Baltimore County Public Schools validates the concerns held by many about threat actors interfering with remote learning. This doesn’t come as a surprise, but should act as a warning for school districts that incidents like this one are a real threat. Given that at-home orders and COVID-19 restrictions aren’t loosening anytime soon, cyberattacks affecting school districts during e-learning is inevitable. Ransomware criminals capitalize on the unknown and take.....Read More
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