The TikTok logo is displayed outside a TikTok office on Dec. 20, 2022 in Culver City, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Not all state TikTok bans are built equally Nearly half of all states have banned TikTok from government use, only a few have extended those bans to other Chinese-owned tech companies. Jan 12, 2023 By Benjamin Freed
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas speaks during a charity press conference at Uptown Theater on Nov. 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Kyle Rivas / Getty Images) Several services still down after Kansas City cyberattack Several online services in Kansas City, Missouri, remain offline after a cyberattack against the city on the weekend of May 4. 4 days ago By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Jonathan Newton / Pool / Getty Images) FCC to vote on $200 million cybersecurity program for schools, libraries The FCC announced that it will vote next month on the $200 million pilot Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Program. 4 days ago By Skylar Rispens
To strengthen cybersecurity, local governments need to get over their skepticism, Indiana CIO says Indiana Chief Information Officer Tracy Barnes said skepticism in local government can sometimes slow the progress of cybersecurity initiatives. 4 days ago By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Some Missouri state employees aren’t doing their cyber training, audit finds An audit of 34 agencies by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick found that 20% of employees didn't do their required cybersecurity training. 5 days ago By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Northern California city suffers second cyberattack in less than a month The City of St. Helena, California, has suffered a second cyberattack less than a month after its library system was disrupted by a security incident. 6 days ago By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Cyberattack hits Georgia county, officials take down network, phones Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, officials have not disclosed whether a recent disruptive cyberattack was a ransomware attack. May 13, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Priorities Podcast Vermont’s new CISO shares his proactive approach to cyber On this week's Priorities podcast, Vermont Chief Information Security Officer John Toney shares his proactive approach to cybersecurity. May 9, 2024 By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) October cyberattack exposed data of 150k people, Kansas court investigation finds An investigation by the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration revealed that a cyberattack last year may have exposed personal information of 150,000 people. May 7, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Securing water utilities a top priority for Vermont’s new cyber chief John Toney, Vermont's new chief information security officer said he's taking a proactive approach to securing the state's critical infrastructure. May 7, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Wichita, Kansas, shuts down network after ransomware attack Officials in Wichita, Kansas, shut down some network services to contain a ransomware attack over the weekend. May 6, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell