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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
⚠️Cyberattack at the Olympics?!
Happy Saturday everybody! 🏌🏽♂️ The Olympics are coming to a close, and while this year’s games had no shortage of highlights and headlines, behind the scenes, the Paris Olympic committee was dealing with cyberattacks, including one on a historic venue.
Thankfully, the White House and EC-Council have teamed up to pledge $15 Million💸 to students and veterans looking to break into the the cyber sector, with a goal of addressing the major labor shortage within the industry today.
We also examine a newly rebranded ransomware group 😈 making headlines for their vicious tactics.
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A historic exhibition hall and current Olympic venue hosting fencing and taekwondo event for the Summer Games has disclosed a cyberattack that occurred over the weekend.
Jen Easterly, Director of the CISA, emphasized the critical threat posed by Chinese cyber activities during her keynote at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference.
According to the FBI and CISA, a newly renamed ransomware group has already demanded over $500 million in ransom demands since its rebranding.
Henry Schein, a leading provider of healthcare products and services, has revised its annual profit forecast following a slower-than-expected recovery from a significant cyberattack.
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New $15 Million Scholarship Program to Train Future Cybersecurity Professionals
The White House has announced a major initiative designed to strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity workforce. EC-Council, a prominent cybersecurity certification organization, has pledged $15 million in scholarships to support more than 50,000 students and IT professionals looking to advance within cybersecurity.
This substantial investment is designed to enhance the accessibility and quality of cybersecurity education across North America, with a particular focus on hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications.
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