As ransomware continues to pummel organizations left, right and center, two states have responded by banning certain types of ransom payments, and more look set to soon follow suit. But in the words of one expert, the bans could have “terrible consequences.” Two such laws are already on the books, in effect since May in […]
The director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly, recently spoke at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C., to address growing concerns over cybersecurity issues for local governments. She discussed how ransomware and other cyber threats have permeated every sector and that they are something we will have […]
Cyberattacks on local government in the U.S. have increased dramatically over the last several years. In 2019 alone, ransomware affected more than 100 state and local governments, according to Recorded Future — and that’s just one threat vector. Municipalities are also at risk from insider threats, coordinated attacks and other perils. What is it about […]
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