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The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
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9 ways to stay safe from cyberattacks

9 ways to stay safe from cyberattacks | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
WannaCry is only a small taste of what could happen in the future. It is yet another wake-up call to become smarter than criminals, increase our cyber resilience and architect our systems and our teams to prevent attacks.
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'Social engineering' scams a top cybersecurity threat for higher ed

'Social engineering' scams a top cybersecurity threat for higher ed | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Social engineering" scams such as phishing, which rely on manipulating users to reveal information, remain among the top cybersecurity threats in higher education, as a 2016 tax return scam at Virginia's Tidewater Community College highlights.

Dave berkeley's curator insight, May 14, 2017 9:44 AM

Social engineering is one the most pervasive and successful scams. Be aware and don't trust on first blush that the person you are talking to is legitimate. 

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Crafting a Solid Cybersecurity Defense

Crafting a Solid Cybersecurity Defense | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"While online testing can provide many advantages — such as increased ­interactivity, consistency, repeatability and safeguards against cheating — it can also open up a new set of challenges."

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Seven things we learned about the WannaCry Cyberattack

Seven things we learned about the WannaCry Cyberattack | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The cyberattack is one of the worst of its kind in history, disrupting businesses, hospitals and government agencies. Here's everything we know so far.
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8 questions to ask when developing a cloud strategy

8 questions to ask when developing a cloud strategy | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Giving consideration to strategic cloud strategy questions can help provide a framework for the IT decision-making that follows.
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Shutting down unused servers can save money, reduce security threats

Shutting down unused servers can save money, reduce security threats | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Thanks to virtualization, more unattended or abandoned servers are cropping up on campus networks, slowing things down and causing security liabilities."

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