The FBI recently issued a Flash Alert warning higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and seminaries about increasing numbers of ransomware attacks affecting the education industry. According to the warning, “Since March 2020, the FBI has become aware of PYSA ransomware attacks against US and foreign government entities, educational institutions, private companies, and the healthcare sector

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood filed a Complaint against Google last week for alleged violations of the state’s Consumer Protection Act for its collection and use of students’ personal information and search history. The suit alleges that Google is using public school students’ information through G Suite for Education accounts to “advance its business interests

It is hard to stay focused after election night.

Since the new administration has a dearth of plans, here are some tips for it to get a jumpstart on cybersecurity priorities.

The cybersecurity priorities for the new administration should include:

  • helping U.S. companies combat hacking by foreign governments, including through investigative and diplomatic efforts (and