Data breach

Why are education institutions under attack?

14 January, 2014 Educational experiencesChief information officer, Computer crime, Computer network, Credit card, Crime, Data breach, Encyclopædia Britannica, Federal Bureau of Investigation, GreyHeller, Health insurance, Identity theft, Intrusion, Personally identifiable information, Premera Blue Cross, Script kiddie, Social Security number, United StatesAdd a Comment

Cyber-criminals intrude into higher education computer networks which are much faster than normal computer systems, so they can use the servers to send out malware, spam and viruses. The criminals may try to break in, so they can steal the personal information of faculty, staff and students. The biggest reason for network data breaches is…

Why are education institutions under attack?

8 January, 2014 Education programsChief information officer, Computer crime, Computer Security, Credit card, Crime, Cyberwarfare, Data breach, Encyclopædia Britannica, Identity theft, Milwaukee, Personally identifiable information, Premera Blue Cross, Social Security number, Theft, United StatesAdd a Comment

Cyber-criminals intrude into higher education computer networks which are much faster than normal computer systems so they can use the servers to send out malware, spam and viruses. The criminals may try to break in so they can steal the personal information of faculty, staff and students. The biggest reason for network data breaches is…