#CybersecurityStruggles

Dallas County: Data of 200,000 exposed in 2023 ransomware attack

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July 11, 2024 at 01:18PM Dallas County recently notified over 200,000 individuals of a Play ransomware attack in October 2023, which exposed their personal data. The attack led to the exposure of various sensitive information including names, social security numbers, and medical data. Dallas is taking steps to strengthen its cybersecurity following a series of … Read more

‘Brain Weasels’: Impostor Syndrome in Cybersecurity

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March 22, 2024 at 11:36AM The text discusses the prevalence of impostor syndrome in the cybersecurity industry. The author shares personal experiences and insights from experts, highlighting the industry’s technical nature and gatekeeping tendencies. The importance of community support and strategies for managing impostor syndrome are emphasized. The overall message encourages normalization of impostor syndrome … Read more