Cybersecurity
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At least three states have taken action following the cyber attack, which exposed sensitive personal and medical information. Hackers accessed a company network during a nearly three-month period.
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Federal lawmakers reactivated the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program earlier this month — but the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees it, is in partial shutdown.
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The city currently cannot process some online credit card payments, because of a cyber attack on one of its payment gateway providers. Officials are working to stand up a secure alternative solution.
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"The fact that malware is being found on legitimate government Web sites shows again that any organization can be hit if it is not vigilant."
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"This is a significant contribution to identifying key issues in a major new field, which could help to bridge the worldwide digital divide...."
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"The Chinese government is becoming even more sophisticated, using new technology to monitor and apprehend those who criticize the government or worship freely."
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"We will not permit out-of-state retailers to endanger our communities by shipping them into the Commonwealth under the cloak of the Internet."
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"It is essential that parents talk to their kids now about Internet safety, and make it clear that they should never chat with strangers or arrange to meet someone who approaches them online."
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"Spam is more than just annoying."
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"Occasionally we hear that scammers are pretending to be in North Dakota, presumably because North Dakotans have a reputation for honesty and fair dealing."
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Cards feature embedded digital enhancements to help battle ID theft and tampering.
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Can include the development or enhancement of cybersecurity plans, cyber-risk mitigation plans, and the administration of cyber-risk and vulnerability assessments.
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Security experts believe that malware could have hijacked her PC to force it to visit adult Web sites.
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"My computer is acting up. It must be a virus."
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"The wide range of incidents involving data loss or theft, computer intrusions, and privacy breaches underscore the need for improved security practices."
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"There has never been a greater incentive to revitalize the order and trust in the stability and reliability of communications systems, and standardization in security design for networks is a key prerequisite."
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"Illegal filesharing isn't just about royalty fees. It clogs campus networks and interferes with the educational and research mission of universities."
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Seeks to recognize a state legislative Web site that stands out for making democracy user-friendly.
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"We have removed the computers from online access, and individuals who are directly affected will receive further information."
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