Cybersecurity
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The incident, described as an “attempted interruption,” prompted staffers to work manually, and led to the cancellation of a City Council meeting. Water, sewer and tax payments are also disrupted. -
The move places the state among a growing group of governments using the shared authorization framework to reduce duplicative vendor security assessments. GovRAMP evolved from StateRAMP last year.
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A faux-phishing email crafted by students at Eminence High School in Kentucky snagged 14 staffers at the district. Another in late January, created with help from generative AI, persuaded 29 staffers to click the link.
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"David's broad background and experience in the IT security arena make him the ideal person to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer for the State."
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Nearly one in four reported that breaches originated internally.
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Automated security configuration management solution empowers compliance with OMB directive to lock down Windows XP and Vista.
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Identity Theft Task Force will "work with state and local governments . . . to highlight and discuss the vulnerabilities created by the use of SSNs and to explore ways to eliminate unnecessary use and displays of SSNs."
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"As parents, we worry about what our children might be doing online ... And as a parent, I am happy to sign this law, which gives law enforcement officials the tools they need to protect minors from predators who may be watching our children on the Internet.
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H.R. 811 micromanages election procedures including requiring parallel use of both electronic and paper ballots -- including at early voting locations -- and imposes costly new processes for hand-counting paper ballots.
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"The company broke its contractual promises and duty of care to safeguard the secrecy of sensitive data. It misappropriated state property -- taking significant valuable data for its own use without permission or authority."
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"Getting this kind of recognition on a statewide level just confirms what we've known all along -- that network security is a significant issue and it's vital that we take steps to protect customers against identity theft and computer fraud."
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"Accenture regrets this unfortunate incident, which was clearly caused by human error."
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"These post-election procedures should send a strong and simple message to voters -- your vote will be counted, we'll make sure of it."
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New version introduces new threat detection, threat response and impact analysis methods.
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Survey of 800 adults shows public wants secure drivers licenses.
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"Panda burning incense" worm stole passwords and usernames.
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Undercover youth accounts receive sexual solicitations from adults.
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"The King County Clerk's office worked hand-in-hand with multiple parties to replace the paper-based process and enhance justice."
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According to his lawyer, the so called "precious genius" has received approximately ten job offers.
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The Online Disclosure Act required the Secretary of State to create an online searchable database to give the public access to state campaign finance information.
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"Through raising awareness of cyber security, we can show citizens how to avoid Internet threats while still taking advantage of the great benefits that the Internet has to offer us all,"
