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U.S. Agencies Warn of Ransomware Attacks on K-12 Education Sector

K-12 institutions should take action now to protect against an increase in ransomware as the school year begins, U.S. agencies say.

September 7, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

U.S. agencies are warning of an increase in ransomware attacks against the K-12 education sector, singling out a relatively new threat actor that has been observed disproportionately targeting school systems as they welcome students back into their buildings. That threat actor is Vice Society—an intrusion, exfiltration and extortion hacking group that first appeared in summer […]

This Week in IT: Microsoft Teams for Education Updates, Ransomware Attacks Spike, Organizations Impacted by Nation State Cyber Attacks

Microsoft Teams for education gets a new look, ransomware attacks spike, hackers exploit entire email inboxes and more highlight this week's IT news.

August 25, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology stories each week. Microsoft Teams for Education Gets a new […]

Infosec Launches Free Educational Resources for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Infosec Institute has launched new free educational resources designed to help organizations increase their cyber skills and awareness.

August 10, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cybersecurity training and education organization Infosec Institute has launched new free educational resources designed to help organizations and their employees level up their cybersecurity chops during Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October. The organization is providing what it calls a comprehensive security awareness and training toolkit that features a training module for all employees, an […]

BenQ Adds to Its Family of BenQBoard RM03 Series for Improved Education

BenQ's Interactive 4K UHD RM03 Series BenQBoard features intuitive collaboration tools and integrated IT management.

July 20, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

BenQ, the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based provider of visual display solutions, announced the release of its new BenQBoard RM03 Series 4K UHD interactive displays for hybrid classrooms and distance learning. According to a statement, the design of the 65-inch RM6503, 75-inch RM7503, and the 86-inch RM8603 smart boards provide an intuitive learning hub that allows teachers […]

Education Has a Higher-Than-Average Ransomware Impact

As ransomware continues to grow, recovery costs and timelines in the education sector outpace global averages, Sophos report finds.

July 18, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As virtually every industry sector is reporting an increase in cyberattacks and ransomware, the education sector remains one of the hardest hit of late, with recovery costs and timelines outpacing global averages, according to a new report from cybersecurity software provider Sophos. The company’s survey of 5,600 IT professionals in higher education and K-12 across […]

Hawaii State Department of Education Implements Latest PowerSchool Unified Insights for Improved Security and Data-Driven Decision Making in Schools Statewide

July 11, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

12th largest district in the U.S. completes implementation of statewide data warehouse upgrade transitioning from on-site servers to the cloud for enhanced protection FOLSOM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE), has completed implementation of the latest […]

Crusoe Energy Systems Announces Participation in Program to Expand Equitable Computer Science Education

June 30, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The Community-Led CSforALL Accelerator Program Aims to Increase Computer Science Learning Opportunities for Denver Students DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. (Crusoe) today announced their sponsorship of the Denver cohort of the CSforALL Accelerator Program, a new initiative from computer science (CS) advocacy organization CSforALL. The Accelerator is a two-year, cohort-model program focused on accelerating the […]

Quidel Corporation and the American Heart Association join forces to Advance Education and Awareness of Heart Disease in San Diego County

June 21, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The three-year, $750,000 commitment is expected to improve overall health and save lives SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QuidelOrtho Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL) (“QuidelOrtho”) — QuidelOrtho announces that its subsidiary, Quidel Corporation, is collaborating with the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer and healthier lives, to improve the health of San […]

Gurobi Unveils New Interactive Educational Game Highlighting the Power of Optimization

June 2, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The Burrito Optimization Game introduces players to the power of optimization BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gurobi Optimization, LLC, creator of the world’s fastest mathematical optimization solver, announced the launch of their new educational game that aims to show players the power of optimization. The “Burrito Optimization Game” is a free, web-based app designed for data science and […]

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Participating in CCC’s Annual Copyright License for Curriculum & Instruction

May 24, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Nearly 60 Publishers Now Offering Content in Comprehensive Academic Licensing Solution DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, announces Evan-Moor Educational Publishers as the newest publisher participating in its Annual Copyright License for Curriculum & Instruction (ACLCI). Nearly 60 publishers have joined the license since its launch in July […]