https://www.wcmu.org/tags/cybersecurity Cybersecurity en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:18:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/iranian-linked-group-takes-credit-for-hacking-michigan-medical-technology-company The group claims it wiped 200,000 Stryker systems, servers and mobile devices, along with stealing 50 terabytes of "critical data." Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:18:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/iranian-linked-group-takes-credit-for-hacking-michigan-medical-technology-company Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-28/ferris-state-is-one-of-only-a-handful-to-offer-this-artificial-intelligence-degree The artificial intelligence degree is in partnership with the National Security Agency, and it's only offered at four schools in the country. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:52:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-28/ferris-state-is-one-of-only-a-handful-to-offer-this-artificial-intelligence-degree Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-09/hackers-u-s-farms-food-companies-lawmakers-cyber-threats As food production and farming become increasingly computerized, cyberattacks are on the rise. Lawmakers and universities are encouraging more research into how to protect the industry from cyber threats. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:22:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-09/hackers-u-s-farms-food-companies-lawmakers-cyber-threats Molly Ashford https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-27/after-cyberattack-sault-tribe-tells-members-employees-to-secure-personal-data Cyber attacks on municipal systems are on the rise. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians shut down many of its operations, following a data breach earlier this year. And now tribal members and employees are being told to secure their personal information. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:29:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-27/after-cyberattack-sault-tribe-tells-members-employees-to-secure-personal-data Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-26/northern-michigan-university-to-get-27-million-from-federal-rip-and-replace-cybersecurity-program Northern Michigan University will receive $27 million to replace telecommunications equipment it purchased from Chinese manufacturers that is now considered a security risk. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:04:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-26/northern-michigan-university-to-get-27-million-from-federal-rip-and-replace-cybersecurity-program Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-29/mclaren-health-care-systems-restored-experts-warn-of-hospital-cyberattacks According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cyber attacks on hospitals and health systems are on the rise. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:30:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-29/mclaren-health-care-systems-restored-experts-warn-of-hospital-cyberattacks Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-30/cyber-attack-targets-university-of-michigan-health A major Michigan hospital system is among more than a dozen across the United States affected by a cyber-attack Monday Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:28:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-30/cyber-attack-targets-university-of-michigan-health Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/fbi-warns-businesses-in-detroit-about-possible-russian-cyber-attacks The head of the F.B.I. is warning business leaders in Detroit that Russia may launch cyber-attacks against their companies, in retaliation over the U.S.’ support of Ukraine. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:50:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/fbi-warns-businesses-in-detroit-about-possible-russian-cyber-attacks Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-10-09/cmu-hosts-event-for-cybersecurity-awareness-month October is cybersecurity awareness month. On Friday, October 11th Central Michigan University will spend the day focusing on ways people can protect… Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:19:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-10-09/cmu-hosts-event-for-cybersecurity-awareness-month https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-09-13/state-says-volunteer-cyber-security-corps-program-faces-growing-pains The state Auditor General has found problems with a program that matches volunteer I-T experts with small local governments trying to fend off… Fri, 13 Sep 2019 21:08:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-09-13/state-says-volunteer-cyber-security-corps-program-faces-growing-pains