Cybersecurity
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A contract with Motorola Solutions will enable the county to do a better job of safeguarding its emergency radio communications system. Tower sites and radio dispatch consoles will get 24/7 security. -
With its longtime federal support now withdrawn, one of the country’s largest public-sector cybersecurity support organizations has moved to a new paid model where states handle the bill for its services.
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Legislation proposed by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, would do away with several state boards and commissions. If it becomes law, the Missouri Cybersecurity Commission would be among them.
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Proponents warn that online design features and gimmicks often expose toddlers and young children to obscene, violent and unsettling content without a parent’s knowledge, and can create addictive patterns of digital behavior.
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In New Mexico, three school districts, one university, one city, one county and one state government agency have collectively spent millions to regain control of their computer systems after ransomware attacks.
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State and local governments are watching for malicious emails preying on coronavirus fears.
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The Hamilton County, Tenn., Sheriff's Office is asking county officials to fund a $4.5 million technology agreement to safeguard data following what is being described there as a "catastrophic" loss.
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The bill under consideration would create a statewide database to give officials a clearer picture of the state’s homeless population, the services they receive — and of those at risk of becoming homeless.
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A 2-year-old, $4 million Idaho Secretary of State’s Office contract with an election software company caused headaches during Tuesday’s presidential primary, with botched reporting for the second election in a row.
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Over protests from civil liberties groups, the Port of Seattle Commission voted Tuesday to purchase and install facial recognition cameras at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s international departure gates.
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The bill, introduced in February, has the potential to create additional protections for sensitive state data, but there are still policy areas that might need fine tuning before the proposal goes further.
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A new report from Deloitte highlights the degree to which state and local governments are being targeted by ransomware attacks. These attacks prove profitable for hackers, who are increasingly having their demands met.
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The first digital U.S. Census has not been without its stumbling blocks. Privacy concerns, scams and other issues have proved to be substantial obstacles for census workers and the agency leading the charge.
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Election officials in Nez Perce County are warning voters to be aware of robocalls spreading disinformation about the presidential primary March 10. The recorded message tells voters the election isn't until March 17.
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For the second time in two years, lawmakers in one of America's biggest technology centers have failed to put together a comprehensive consumer privacy law.
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A malware attack hit the IT systems of Durham, N.C., and Durham County last week, the city and county announced Sunday, noting that although the city responded quickly, the attack targeted its operating systems.
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Both the city and county of Durham were struck simultaneously late Friday, but pre-existing response plans allowed government officials to save their systems from a more catastrophic result, officials said.
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Malfeasance in Los Angeles ignited a debate over the effectiveness and fairness of tracking people suspected of gang activity. As Georgia finds its footing with a new system, there are pitfalls to be avoided.
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All non-citizens already must submit fingerprints upon U.S. entry, but the move to expand the government’s DNA database has raised alarm by immigration advocates and civil rights agencies over long-term privacy rights.
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Driverless vehicles rely heavily on sensors to navigate the world. They're vulnerable to attack if bad actors trick them into 'seeing' things that aren't there, potentially leading to deadly crashes.
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Co-opting Internet-connected devices could disrupt transportation systems on Election Day, stymie political campaigns, or help make information warfare more credible.
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