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Infosec bits for week 39/20

- Roderick Mooi

  1. Surge in DDoS attacks targeting education and academic sector [Ionut Ilascu, Bleeping Computer]
  2. German investigators treating ransomware attack as negligent homicide, reports say [Sean Lyngaas, Cybersccop / Scoop News Group]
  3. Cyber insurer’s security scans reduced ransomware claims by 65% [Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer]
  4. New and improved Security Update Guide! [Microsoft Security Response Center]
  5. A tip from a kid helps detect iOS and Android scam apps’ 2.4 million downloads [Dan Goodin, Ars Technica]
  6. Russia wants to ban the use of secure protocols such as TLS 1.3, DoH, DoT, ESNI [Catalin Cimpanu, Zero Day]
  7. Cybersecurity Skills Gap Threatens Job Effectiveness Amidst Global Talent Shortage [Cybrary]