Addressing Key Cyber Risks in Education — And How to Stay Ahead IntroductionAs education continues its digital evolution, schools and districts are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. From student data privacy concerns to ransomware incidents, the stakes are high—and attackers know it....
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DDoS Attacks Surge 358% in Q1 2025: Why Scalable, Expert-Led Protection Matters More Than Ever
In the first quarter of 2025, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks skyrocketed by 358% year-over-year, according to a recent report from Cloudflare, which claims to have mitigated over 20 million individual attacks in that period alone. This sharp uptick marks a concerning escalation in...
Landmark Admin and Young Consulting Data Breaches: Lessons in Proactive Cyber Defense
The recent disclosures from Landmark Admin and Young Consulting—where over 2.6 million individuals were affected by ransomware attacks and data breaches—underscore a painful reality: even trusted organizations in the insurance and software sectors are vulnerable when cyber defenses lag behind evolving threats.
Blackswan’s OSINT Cybertruck Challenge – #9
Blackswan's OSINT Cybertruck Challenge - #9 Happy Hunting!
State Bar of Texas Ransomware Attack — A Lesson for Legal Firms
Overview—Could This Ransomware Breach Have Been Prevented? In mid-2023, the State Bar of Texas experienced a ransomware attack...
The CannonDesign Ransomware Attack & How MDR Can Prevent Business-Disrupting Cyber Threats
The Incident: Ransomware Strikes a Leading Architectural Firm w/ 1,500 Employees In January 2023, CannonDesign, a...
MDR Cybersecurity Myths Debunked
Why MDR is Essential for Cybersecurity Resilience in an Evolving Threat Landscape Many companies rely on firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint protection, but these solutions alone are no longer enough. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) bridges the gap by providing 24/7 threat monitoring,...
Blackswan’s OSINT Cybertruck Challenge – #8
Blackswan's OSINT Cybertruck Challenge - #8 Happy Hunting!
Cyber Workforce Development/Alignment: Results of a Qualitative Study — by Dr. Michael Saylor
OVERVIEW The rising risk of cybersecurity threats in U.S. organizations is worsened by a global shortage...
Blackswan’s OSINT Cybertruck Challenge – #6 (Lvl HARD)
Blackswan's OSINT Cybertruck Challenge - #6 (Lvl HARD) Happy Hunting!




