Cyber News Now 

There’s a new app going viral. NewProfilePic is getting a lot of traction on Facebook. But, cybersecurity experts say you may want to pause before you download.

Imagine having an idea that could change your community for the better. Thanks to the annual Innovate competition, 34 groups from across Augusta University got to share their ideas at the Georgia Cyber Center. But, only one team came out on top. 

There's a new method for rehabilitation therapy at the Charlie Norwood VA Uptown Division: virtual reality. Thanks to a donation from nonprofit SoldierStrong, the technologies called the REAL system can now be used to help veteran patients in this clinic.

All a cyber criminal needs is a way in. Many times, we may think breaches happen only with computers. However, smartphone malware is on the rise too.

CISA says, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has involved cyber-attacks on Ukrainian government and critical infrastructure organizations, could impact organizations both within and beyond the region, to include the U.S. homeland. 

A bill aims to fund cybersecurity education and job opportunities at HBCUs across the country. If passed, it would reach the CSRA through Paine College. The legislation is authored by Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.

One woman has become the first female 17 Charlie Drill Sergeant at Fort Gordon. Another is the first in her family to pursue STEM.

New year, new devices. But, do you know what to do with your old ones? Some people try to throw them away or sell them. However, a local company says there might just be a better way to do it.

There’s a new PSA from the FBI. It’s about QR code scams. According to the FBI, cybercriminals are tampering with QR codes in hopes of getting your data. We spoke with IntelliSystems to learn more about how you can avoid becoming a victim.

Are you done with an old device? It's a good idea to recycle or sell it next. However, do you know how to clear it safely? The process is important for protecting your data from bad actors.

The more you post, the more information you share with the world. This can not only impact how you receive data, but also how you internalize it.

2022 is officially here. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says now is a good time to get up to speed on protecting yourself online. Financial losses and cyber crimes are expected to trend upward again this year.

The cyber security mission and field are both growing. But so is the talent gap.

USC Aiken has some big plans for cyber security education. The school now partners with SANS for expanded learning opportunities. Plus, there’s going to be new spaces for students to collaborate with industry and government experts.

We have an update to a story we first told you about here, about an ambitious fundraiser for Richmond County Schools, designed to bring tech to the classroom. That goal was reached--- and then some.

You might think the U.S. Department of Defense would have pretty strict standards, but you may not realize who is involved with their daily operations.

FOX54 visits a local school that received a $92,000 grant from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation to host one of more than one hundred cyber camps around the country.

In order to avoid becoming the victim of a ransomware attack or having company information fall into the hands of competitors, experts say it's imperative employers put together a playbook for their employees.

USC Aiken and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions teamed up to bring the world of cyber to local middle school students. Through the Cyber Patriot Camp, kids got early exposure to cyber security skills and learned why those skills are important.

Foreign cyber attacks can still come on a smaller level. Fortunately, there are some things we can do to better protect our information and technology.

When was the last time you talked to your kids about cyber security? Do you know what you can do to help protect them online? It may be time to get a refresher.

The competition teaches military and aspiring cybersecurity professionals more than just a win or loss.

We are home to the Army Cyber Command Headquarters. However, Fort Gordon is not the same installation we’ve seen in years past. Upgrades are happening right now to not only meet infrastructure needs, but to also aid cyber security missions.

For the first time, Savannah River National Laboratory and Augusta University have appointed someone to a joint faculty position. Jeffrey Morris will advance research in cyber sciences.

Deloitte just unveiled stats from its 2021 Future of Cyber Survey. Despite 98% of US executives saying they experienced threats in 2021, 14% don’t have a cyber security plan at all. IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade says that’s not a good thing.

The Georgia Cyber Center welcomed the Cyber Future Summit for the first time. There, global leaders met to discuss global cyber security priorities, especially post coronavirus pandemic.

According to the FBI, South Carolina cyber crime victims have lost more money this year than 2020 alone. Statewide, the losses amount at more than $40M so far in 2021. 

Savannah River National Laboratory has opened a lab at the Georgia Cyber Center. It’s the first physical presence for SRNL in Georgia.

Marketron is recovering from a cyber attack that recently impacted all 6,000 of its customers. Some of those customers are radio stations in the CSRA. A local cyber expert says the attack throws up a red flag.