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Students blamed for university and college cyber-attacks - Torwaldson - 09-14-2018
A security analysis of cyber-attacks against universities and colleges in the UK has discovered staff or students could often be responsible, rather than organized crime or hacking groups.
A government-funded agency that provides cyber-security has examined the timing of 850 attacks in 2017-18.
Jisc found a "clear pattern" of attacks being concentrated during term times and during the working day.
When the holidays begin, "the number of attacks decreases dramatically".
The analysis of cyber-attacks on the research and academic network concludes there are "suspicions that staff or students could be in the frame".
Rather than criminal gangs or agents of foreign powers, the findings suggest many of the attacks on universities and colleges are more likely to have been caused by disgruntled staff or students wanting to provoke "chaos".
Full reading: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-45496714
RE: Students blamed for university and college cyber-attacks - mothered - 09-15-2018
(09-14-2018, 08:52 PM)Torwaldson Wrote: A security analysis of cyber-attacks against universities and colleges in the UK has discovered staff or students could often be responsible, rather than organized crime or hacking groups.
This happens quite often.
Every organization should have their employees contracted under company confidentiality. Effectively, they're not permitted to discuss, disclose (or otherwise) any confidential and/or sensitive Information about the company and It's entities beyond It's confines.
It obviously will not prevent data disclosure, but will serve as a deterrent and certainly help solidify legal action against those responsible.
RE: Students blamed for university and college cyber-attacks - dismay - 09-15-2018
I think my teacher said 70% of attacks happen from somebody within the organisation.
RE: Students blamed for university and college cyber-attacks - mothered - 09-15-2018
(09-15-2018, 06:14 AM)vex. Wrote: I think my teacher said 70% of attacks happen from somebody within the organisation.
It's very difficult to put a figure on It, namely for the fact that the source of most attacks are unknown.
RE: Students blamed for university and college cyber-attacks - redspyder - 09-17-2018
(09-14-2018, 08:52 PM)Torwaldson Wrote: A security analysis of cyber-attacks against universities and colleges in the UK has discovered staff or students could often be responsible, rather than organized crime or hacking groups.
A government-funded agency that provides cyber-security has examined the timing of 850 attacks in 2017-18.
Jisc found a "clear pattern" of attacks being concentrated during term times and during the working day.
When the holidays begin, "the number of attacks decreases dramatically".
The analysis of cyber-attacks on the research and academic network concludes there are "suspicions that staff or students could be in the frame".
Rather than criminal gangs or agents of foreign powers, the findings suggest many of the attacks on universities and colleges are more likely to have been caused by disgruntled staff or students wanting to provoke "chaos".
Full reading: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-45496714
Who else has a bigger motivation to disrupt a university's daily operations than some disgruntled students
RE: Students blamed for university and college cyber-attacks - mothered - 09-17-2018
(09-17-2018, 06:25 PM)redspyder Wrote: Who else has a bigger motivation to disrupt a university's daily operations than some disgruntled students
Particularly when they have the skill set and know-how to cause significant damage.
RE: Students blamed for university and college cyber-attacks - Wezuviy - 09-18-2018
They can be good penetration testers. Universities should hire own students to test the system. It will help to avoid potential problems with hackers and data leaks.