Cyber measures for education cool in state legislatures as sector matures
A new report from the Consortium for School Networking shows that state lawmakers introduced fewer cybersecurity bills in 2024 than the year prior, a sign of policy…
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Ohio county IT director resigns after $1.5 million ransomware payment
Wood County, Ohio, has hired a consulting firm that provides chief information officer services, to replace its outgoing IT director.
Ransomware attacks on education declined in 2024, report shows
Educational institutions confirmed 116 ransomware attacks in 2024, down from 188 attacks in 2023, according to a new industry report.
Hackers release files stolen in cyberattack on Rhode Island benefits system
The state confirmed the ransomware attack on RIBridges last month.
Pittsburgh transit authority hit with ransomware attack
The transit authority said it's investigating a ransomware attack that briefly caused disruptions to the city's public transportation system.
How state and local agencies can manage evolving ransomware tactics
Sophos VP Rob Lalumondier discusses the latest cybersecurity challenges facing state and local governments and how advanced techniques and tools can protect sensitive data and improve defenses.
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Bomb threats and cyberattacks: How election officials prepared for the 2024 election
Despite numerous threats from rival nations and bad actors online, Election Day 2024 proceeded with minimal disruptions. Two executives from the Center for Internet Security say it…
Ransomware sends Ohio county emergency services back to pen and paper
A ransomware attack on Wood County, Ohio, has emergency dispatchers using pen and paper as they field incoming calls and work with first responders.
Michigan’s largest county suffers cyberattack
Wayne County, Michigan, which contains Detroit, suffered a cyberattack that disabled many government services.
Seattle Public Library ransomware attack to cost $1M, officials say
Seattle library officials said they expect to pay about $800,000 on consultant fees and $200,000 on extra IT costs by the end of the year.