A new report reveals a slight decline in cybersecurity awareness in K-12 organizations from the previous year. It highlights persistent cybersecurity threats, including banking Trojans and ransomware, with inadequate funding as a critical issue. Federal officials are addressing the problem, while the FCC proposed a pilot program to finance cybersecurity and advanced firewall services at schools and libraries. Several organizations also provide free cybersecurity tools and resources. Despite these challenges, the report commends the K-12 organizations’ progress in areas like system maintenance and cybersecurity awareness and training.
Former Defense Contractor Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Espionage
From the U.S. Department of Justice: John Murray Rowe Jr., 67, of Lead, South Dakota, was sentenced today to 126 months in prison followed by
