Cybersecurity
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A breach in a Minnesota Department of Human Services system allowed inappropriate access to the private data of nearly 304,000 people, with officials saying there is no evidence the data was misused. -
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.
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With its longtime federal support now withdrawn, one of the country’s largest public-sector cybersecurity support organizations has moved to a new paid model where states handle the bill for its services.
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Around the world, elections are under attack. U.S. officials could learn from other countries about how to ensure everyone's vote is recorded and counted accurately.
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The Springfield City Council has long debated police use of facial recognition, but it was unable to reach a consensus on a proposal to block the department from incorporating such technology into its duties.
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The City of Racine is still recovering from a ransomware attack; it’s computer systems will remain frozen for the remainder of the week. The city’s Mayor has authorized a cybersecurity team to audit the systems.
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The use of facial recognition technology is being debated in communities across the country, including in Massachusetts, where some local officials have taken regulating the technology upon themselves.
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The city website, its email system and online payment collection were all affected and were still down over the weekend. The tax collections system, 911 and other public safety systems were not impacted.
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SponsoredThe notion of a traditional perimeter is no longer valid thanks to IT modernization efforts, adoption of cloud technologies and the proliferation of mobile devices.
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With cyberthreats growing, staffing the West Virginia Office of Technology is more important than ever. Comparatively low pay and better opportunities in the private sector contribute to the vacancies.
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A proposal from Gov. Charlie Baker would change public disclosure rules. Unless the records belong to an individual, their family or a state or municipal clerk, anyone seeking them would need a court order.
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A number of bills have been introduced that seek to transform the relationship between the state's consumers, data brokers and large tech companies, but lawmakers don't necessarily agree on the legislative fine print.
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Approximately 1,100 people may have been affected by a data breach that targeted Access Health CT. In the wake of the breach, Access Health CT reports they will take proactive steps to improve their security.
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The Allegheny County, Pa., Civil Courts public website has exposed documents related to federal tax liens filed between 1997 and 2010 that contain hundreds of unredacted social security numbers.
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The FBI is helping Belvidere, Ill., authorities investigate a cyberattack that struck dozens of computers at City Hall this week, leaving city employees without access to email and other programs on the city's network.
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As Iowa’s chief information security officer, Franklin worked under several governors and collaborated with state groups to develop a cybersecurity strategy, update emergency protocols and secure state elections.
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South Dakota planned to deploy a website allowing its residents to view public court records from any computer. However, the website launch has been delayed due to vocalized privacy concerns.
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Cybercriminals attacked Regis University last August, crippling the campus’ IT network, phones and email. Despite paying an undisclosed ransom, school officials say day-to-day operations are still affected.
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The Iranian military operates cyberespionage and sabotage through a network of dozens of contractors, allowing the state to attack foes while denying involvement.
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Research released earlier this month from Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Forensic Accounting showed the losses related to cybercrime jumped from $95 million in 2015 to $178 million in 2018, an 88 percent increase.
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The intrusion into the Dunwoody, Ga., computer system was identified by staff, who worked with security contractors at InterDev to shut down servers and disconnect computers in order to limit the impact of the attack.
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