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Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger is the managing editor for Security magazine. Alger writes for topics such as physical security and cyber security and publishes online news stories about leaders in the security industry. She is also responsible for multimedia content and social media posts. Alger graduated in 2021 with a BA in English – Specialization in Writing from the University of Michigan. Image courtesy of Alger

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Email attacks rose by 293% compared to the first half of 2023

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 6, 2024

A new report emphasizes emerging cybersecurity trends related to ransomware, phishing, email attacks and more.


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Security leaders respond to HealthEquity data breach

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 2, 2024

4.3 million individuals were impacted by a HealthEquity data breach, and security leaders are sharing their insights. 


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Special Report

Mentorship advances security careers

One consistent recommendation among most security leaders is to find a mentor.
Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 2, 2024

When looking to advance a security career, one consistent recommendation among most security leaders is to find a mentor.


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North Korean hacker tries to access KnowBe4, security leaders react

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 1, 2024

Security leaders share their insights on the North Korean hacker that nearly infiltrated KnowBe4. 


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Security leaders respond to a sophisticated SMS stealing campaign

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 1, 2024

Research has unveiled a sophisticated campaign stealing SMS messages. 


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Superior Court of Los Angeles County closes after ransomware attack

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
July 31, 2024

A ransomware attack caused Superior Court of Los Angeles County to close all 36 courthouse locations.


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ESXi environments targeted with new Linux variant ransomware strain

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
July 30, 2024

The Play ransomware group is deploying a Linux variant that targets ESXi environments. 


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One year after SEC cyber disclosure ruling, security leaders weigh in

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
July 26, 2024

With a year in the rearview mirror, security professionals are reflecting on the SEC cyber disclosure ruling.


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12.9 million individuals affected by MediSecure cyber breach

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
July 25, 2024

Sensitive data, including personal and health information, was exposed in a cyber incident against MediSecure. 


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Data breach victims increased by 490% since the first half of 2023

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
July 24, 2024

A new report analyzes data breach incidents occurring in the first half 2024.


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