Universities Should Prepare for Attacks

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Universities have a long tradition of open learning and collaboration, where information is shared freely among students and researchers alike. In fact, universities played a key role in growing the internet from its early military roots to the global communication platform it has become. Unfortunately, in today’s world, ransomware gangs and other bad actors have become a regular part of online life.

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Microsoft: Cyberattacks in Ukraine Hitting Civilian Digital Targets

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Microsoft is calling attention to a surge in cyber attacks on Ukrainian civilian digital targets, warning that the new “digital war” includes destructive malware attacks on emergency response services and humanitarian aid efforts.

The Redmond, Wash. software giant said the attacks on civilian targets raise serious concerns under the Geneva Convention.

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CISA, FBI Issue Warnings on WhisperGate, HermeticWiper Attacks

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released indicators of compromise to help threat hunters look for signs of WhisperGate and HermeticWiper, two destructive malware files seen in recent attacks against organizations in Ukraine.

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Astrix Security Nabs $15M to Tackle Attack Surface Sprawl

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Israeli startup Astrix Security has banked $15 million in early stage venture capital investment to build technology to help organizations secure third-party app integrations.

The Tel Aviv-based Astrix said the seed round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners and F2 Capital. Venrock and a list of angel investors also participated.

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