Cybersecurity
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The county sheriff’s office has identified a “person of interest” as it investigates the incident, which led to an initial loss of $3.3 million. A payment of $1.2 million has been “recovered and restored.” -
CIO Shawnzia Thomas decodes why "cyber discipline" drives AI, modernization, and trust in Georgia’s 2026 tech agenda, and how cyber resilience is achievable through digital literacy and upskilling.
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Officials from the state Department of Accounting and General Services warned residents that bad actors are “creating deceptive web addresses” to trick them into releasing personal information.
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Officials are increasing the cybersecurity stance of the borough after it fell victim to a ransomware attack in April. Protections include an additional layer of security with an onsite backup of its computers.
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The IT veteran and former New Jersey state CIO said a new private-sector role with a large technology company will have him working alongside state and local government on enterprise projects.
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Unexpected situations can bring unforeseen questions, especially when tensions and stakes are high. But a little preparation goes a long way. Here are three tips for navigating difficult questions, no matter their source.
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Plus, Equifax’s payout for its massive 2017 breach, a look at American fears of riding in autonomous vehicles and a potential solution for sanitizing sports arenas between events post-COVID.
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California has led the way as state legislatures grapple with how to protect the vast amount of data citizens share online every day. In the absence of federal policy, a variety of tactics are being explored in states.
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A new proposal at the federal level would create millions of dollars in new funding for cybersecurity protections for school districts. Schools have been an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals.
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The prior privacy law, known as the California Consumer Privacy Act, took effect this January. Even though some said it was a step in the right direction, digital rights groups have criticized those guidelines for being too weak.
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The attack appeared to come from Atlanta-based mortgage lender Equity Prime Mortgage, which was also a victim of the cyberattack. The campaign targeted at least six universities, according to a news release.
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Staff and students affiliated with Iowa State University were targeted by an email spam campaign from a sender claiming to be Equity Prime Mortgage. Officials say the email made reference to white supremacy and lynching.
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An Oregon city has paid out a ransom to hackers who took its computers hostage recently, becoming the latest in a recent string of communities to get caught in an apparent upsurge in cyberattacks.
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In recent months, American adversaries have stepped up both cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Election officials should expect them to take advantage of the logistical challenges of voting in a COVID-19 world.
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The city council recently approved an agreement worth $4 million to develop the Alamo Regional Security Operations Center at the Port of San Antonio. The hub will serve as a regional center for cybersecurity best practices.
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Artificial intelligence insatiable data needs has encouraged the mass collection of personal data, placing privacy at risk. But AI can help solve the very problem it creates.
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A virtual public meeting regarding issues surrounding police discipline Wednesday was interrupted by callers shouting racist and homophobic remarks. The Zoom platform has struggled to stop this sort of activity.
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A man accused of hacking the human resources databases at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center starting in 2014 and stealing the data of 65,000 employees was arrested Tuesday in Detroit.
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Agencies in all but three states have a Ring partnership.
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The Los Angeles Department of Transportation's collection of trip data for shared e-scooters and similar on-demand devices is being challenged as a government overreach in federal district court.
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As attempts to reform police departments sweep the nation, a newly proposed bill in New York City would create new oversight mechanisms and give the public insight into the use of surveillance technologies.
