The latest edition of the OnEducation podcast discusses a recent case of student hacking: what went wrong and how it could have been avoided.
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FBI, This Week: Education Technologies Could Pose Risks to Students
The FBI has released a podcast for parents on the privacy and security risks of educational technology.
FBI: Online Payroll Accounts of Educators at Risk
The FBI reports that there is an active phishing scheme targeting educators and others designed to steal direct deposits of employee paychecks.
NM: Phishing emails target school districts
The New Mexico State Auditor released a risk advisory for school districts warning of a targeted phishing attack.
FBI: “Data Collection and Unsecured Systems Could Pose Risks to Students”
The FBI says that the rapid growth of EdTech coupled with the widespread collection of student data could have privacy and safety implications if compromised or exploited.
Like Moths to a Flame
Like moths to a flame, curious and tech-savvy students push the limits of ‘acceptable use’ of school technology. This is the heretofore untold story of a 12 year-old who crossed the line and the district that expelled him. His story is far from unique.
The Shared Security Weekly Blaze: Back to School Cybersecurity
The August 27 edition of the Shared Security Podcast focuses in on the state of K-12 cybersecurity and offers useful guidance to parents seeking to assess (and help!) their children’s school district to shore up baseline cybersecurity practices.
Lurking on School Sites
The price of getting information about your child’s school should not be losing your privacy to online ad brokers.
New Student Data Breach Reporting Requirements in Missouri
In the event of a student data breach, schools in Missouri are now obligated under state law to provide written notice to parents.
K-12 Cybersecurity News You Can Use: October 1, 2018
Here’s your reading list for articles published during the last two weeks of September 2018.