Nevada state employee installed ‘malware-laced’ sys admin tool, spurring ransomware attack
A report from the technology division of Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo's office explains how the state's recent ransomware attack got started.
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Nevada’s big cyberattack spurs two new projects
Nevada Chief Information Officer Timothy Galluzi asked for and received permission from state lawmakers to spend $300,000 on new cybersecurity projects.
Cyberattack attempts on Nevada state websites increased 300% after August ransomware attack
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said 90% of the state's public websites and services have been restored since a recent ransomware attack.
Nevada officials confirm data stolen in ransomware attack
Nevada officials said they still don't know what data was compromised, but that at least some data has been exfiltrated.
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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