EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 22-05

NEWS | Ukraine Universities encounter massive attack amid Russian Invasion

1 Mar 2022

UKRAINE – According to a report, a massive attack on Ukrainian universities occurred simultaneously with the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. This resulted in at least 30 compromised university websites. The distinguished threat actor behind the attack referred to as “theMxonday”, which stated publicly that they support Russia in this conflict. READ HERE   

FEATURE | Data privacy in higher education institutions

3 Mar 2022

UNITED STATES – As the pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation of academic institutions, it also pushed data privacy and security among their top concerns. Schools need to be more proactive and responsible when it comes to data privacy since they have gained access to more detailed data about their students and their activities. READ HERE  

NEWS | PPTA airs concerns over teaching council’s data breach

10 Mar 2022

NEW ZEALAND – A TVNZ investigation uncovered a teaching council’s privacy breach involving the publication of details regarding inappropriate teacher-student relationships online. The breach was caused by an employee who had not received proper training regarding Council procedures. Among the compromised information included names of personnel connected to formal complaints and investigations. READ HERE

NEWS | Ilocos mobile users fear data privacy breach with political text spam

9 Mar 2022

PHILIPPINES – Several Ilocos residents received unwanted political spam messages promoting 2022 presidential candidates causing some to suspect that a data privacy breach may have occurred. While one campaign team has already disowned the spam messages, another has yet to comment on the issue. READ HERE

FEATURE | Strategic video surveillance is key to safer K-12 schools

4 Mar 2022

With video surveillance remaining a critical tool in school security, educational institutions across the US are investing over $360 million in physical security equipment to create a safer environment. To further enhance school security, it has been recommended that cameras be placed strategically on school grounds as well and not just along its perimeter. READ HERE