Cybersecurity
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Following an internal audit by the city technology office, leaders said they have removed an unknown account that had gained access to confidential legal files. An IT analysis is underway. -
Attorney General Dana Nessel is renewing her call for Michigan to pass a law requiring companies to immediately report data breaches to her office, which would allow for quickly alerting the public.
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Government security leaders are struggling. Cyber investments are lagging. Resources are being cut. The problem is getting worse. Let’s explore solutions.
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According to the White House cybersecurity coordinator, 90 percent of security flaws are disclosed to vendors, though some are never addressed.
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Concern over the management and security of the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck program are prompting some to re-evaluate their participation.
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After a recent incident with a violent citizen, Glascow's plan to beef up dispatch center security has taken on sooner than planned.
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The secretary of state said officials will need to reevaluate its participation in the multi-state voter registration verification system after questions were raised about security.
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A deal has been signed to allow the cybersecurity firm with roots in Israel to enhance college-level training.
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Gov. Rick Scott's budget proposal for the 2018-2019 fiscal year would solidify nearly a quarter-million dollars in cybersecurity training for agency leaders.
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Uncounted votes on a $16.9 million project have some officials criticizing the town’s electronic voting system.
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Officials are notifying 2,100 citizens whose data was taken from the foster care benefits system and briefly posted online.
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A recent scam targeting Texas’ Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority city streetcar project lost $2.9 million to thieves posing as city vendors and prompted the FBI to launch and investigation.
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More than a dozen states have purchased some type of cyber insurance to protect themselves and taxpayers if victimized by hackers.
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The system, meant to uncover fraudulent voting across 98.5 million voters in 28 states, may have some basic security flaws.
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Once complete, the 175th Cyberspace Operations Squadron Facility will serve the state of Maryland, the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command.
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Spirit One’s email and Web service abruptly stopped Sept. 29, and at least one customer was given access to other customers’ email accounts.
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Aaron Call, the director of information security for Minnesota IT Services, will become interim chief information security officer as current CISO Chris Buse moves elsewhere in state government.
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The email-borne attack locked the city’s servers and many of the daily business functions, officials said.
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Is this the future of human identity?
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Law enforcement is grappling with the growing trend of hackers being hired to sabotage online assets, according to the FBI.
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The NSA's Day of Cyber challenge exposes students to real-world cybersecurity scenarios, while giving them a glimpse into potential career opportunities.
