Cybersecurity
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The proposed legislation from Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, would fund the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which provides cybersecurity support to state and local governments. -
Township leaders are cautioning residents that a breach Oct. 5, 2025, uncovered names, Social Security numbers and identity and financial information. It’s unclear whether criminals have capitalized on it.
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Evanston Township High School in Illinois canceled summer school classes, camps and other campus activities for at least two days last week following a ransomware attack that is now being investigated by the FBI.
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A roundup of headline AI developments from this past week is warranted, as fast-moving decisions from the White House to Anthropic demand immediate attention. Plus, a look at what may be the AI metric that matters most.
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As AI accelerates software development, organizations must go beyond patching individual flaws to prevent entire classes of vulnerabilities, an ex-CISA adviser told federal lawmakers.
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The county has notched a win in its recovery from a malware attack May 24 that prompted a network shutdown. Officials have regained access to the financial server, enabling payrolls to be processed.
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In a move intended to thwart attacks, the Secretary of State’s Cyber Defense Team has expanded its drills to help election board workers hone their cybersecurity awareness by spotting suspicious emails.
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The Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act has cleared the House. It would compel production of chip-enabled EBT cards, to access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Next up: a state Senate vote.
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Residents in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire had their personal information exposed in April by phishing and social engineering attacks on Eversource Energy. Data impacted includes financial details.
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Utah Director of AI Christian Napier on why cybersecurity teams must use artificial intelligence in the current threat environment.
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Officials notified residents last month whose data may have been compromised. Cyber criminals accessed the county network between Jan. 18-22, and it was determined data was taken.
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An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday highlights security considerations and directs specific federal agencies to take actions intended to strengthen cybersecurity.
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The state’s “Secure Your Square” challenge encourages residents to adopt safer online habits via a digital bingo card during National Internet Safety Month. One best practice is learning to spot phishing attempts.
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Charter Communications, the provider of Spectrum Internet services, is facing lawsuits from several customers that blame it for a recent data breach that allegedly affected tens of millions of records.
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The lawsuit accuses the genetic testing service of failing to safeguard customer information during the 2023 incident. 23andMe filed for bankruptcy last year and was subsequently acquired by a nonprofit.
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Critical infrastructure cyber attacks are increasing in the U.S. — and they’re changing in nature. Here are some examples and the top trends from the first half of 2026.
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The proposed law would require qualifying facilities keep “reasonable security measures” to safeguard “safety-critical systems.” They would have to implement a risk-based cybersecurity and resilience program.
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After a ransomware attack disrupted city systems in July 2025, officials leaned on planning, partnerships and state support to restore services. Now, they're sharing their story in hopes others can learn from it.
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The Romanian national, who sold access to the state network in June 2021 for $3,000 in bitcoin, pled guilty to aggravated identity theft and obtaining information from a protected computer.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning about a fast-spreading scam targeting users of popular Microsoft 365 products like Outlook, Teams and OneDrive.
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Research from the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity at UC Berkeley shows volunteer-based cyber programs deliver financial value to states while helping train students, support communities and expand capacity.
