Tech Tip Thursday – RansomFree

If you’re worried about ransomware, check out RansomFree from Cybereason, a real-time ransomware detection and response software that can spot most strains of Ransomware before it starts encrypting files and alert the user to take action. Good computer hygiene (e.g. unique credentials, keeping your systems patched, current backups, etc) is always recommended but if you are looking for a specific solution to ransomware, try RansomFree for FREE.

https://amp.thehackernews.com/thn/2016/12/free-anti-ransomware-software.html

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Tech Tip Thursday – Default IoT Passwords

The Mirai malware relied on the average user, who just wants their “stuff” to work, to leave the default credentials (username and password) on their Internet of Things (IoT) devices (e.g. IP cameras, routers, DVRs, refrigerators). Once the devices were compromised, they were added to the botnet to perform Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. It’s was pretty successful with just 68 credentials. Have you changed your default credentials?

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/10/who-makes-the-iot-things-under-attack/

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Tech Tip Tuesday – How to Win the NCL

First off, H.A.T.S. off the Hawaiʻi Advanced Technology Society for winning the National Cyber League. The NCL is a great way to learn practical cybersecurity skills in a competitive environment. They have free training and labs available to prepare you for the competition. The following blog gives you most of the tools you need but you need to put in the work to use them effectively.

https://www.wraysec.com/2015/11/02/how-to-win-the-ncl/

AND don’t forget. Spring registration opens March 11, 2017!

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Tech Tip Tuesday – Hour of Code

The Hour of Code is happening this week (December 5-12, 2016). There are over 200 tutorials in over 45 languages. They also have robotics activities to help bridge the gap between our successful robotics programs to hardcore coding. #HourOfCode

https://hourofcode.com/us

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