There is new malware that’s exploiting a known remote code execution vulnerability (RCE), in VMware Workspace One Access and Identify Manager. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-22954, and has a severity score of 9.8/10. This flaw, along with a host of other vulnerabilities, was patched in April and is currently being exploited to spread ransomware […]
During the 4th week of CSAM, the focus is on phishing, which is a type of social engineering scam that can take many forms including, but not limited to, email, SMS text messages, phone calls, social media updates, and web pop-ups or ads. The intent of social engineers is likely the theft of sensitive […]
CSAM (Cybersecurity Awareness Month) is an opportune time to remind community members of available information security training, which includes recommending NYU faculty and staff (NYU-US) complete their annual baseline/foundational training on NYU’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training platform (powered by KnowBe4). The 2022 baseline training includes two modules: Security Awareness Foundations, which is an interactive training module […]
“Data Protection is the Force Behind Our Right to Privacy” -Varonis During Week 3 of CSAM, the emphasis is on your awareness and use of security tools and best practices. In the spirit of our week 3 focus, we offer the following recommendations to secure both you and NYU and #KeepNYUCyberSecure. Anti-malware software – use […]
The 2nd week of CSAM focuses on the mounting cyber threats in Higher Ed, understanding these threats, and what you can do to avoid them. While cyber attacks have increased in every sector, they’ve risen precipitously in Higher Education. Scammers are very interested in both the amount of data and the types […]
Welcome to CSAM 2022 (Cybersecurity Awareness Month)! As you know, cybersecurity threats are top-of-mind for many organizations, individuals and nation-states. CSAM is a great opportunity to refresh your cyber smarts, receive new cyber recommendations, and gain new insights. We invite you to explore the following resources, and help #KeepNYUCyberSecure. NEW! Have you had a chance […]