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Ryan Johnston
Ryan Johnston is a staff reporter for StateScoop, covering the intersection of local government and emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence and 5G.
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CareFirst customers granted right to sue over 2014 cyberattack
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Hacker claims to have stolen unreleased ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes, report says
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FinCEN fines BTC-e $110 million for violating anti-money laundering laws
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U.K. to establish new innovation center for cybersecurity technology development
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Justice Department announces shutdown of AlphaBay, Hansa dark markets
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Senator calls for review of energy infrastructure cybersecurity policy
Technology![](https://preprod.cyberscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/07/20140627_Trump_International_Hotel_and_Tower_Chicago_sign_21.jpg?w=255)
Trump Organization falls victim to supply chain hack
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Former federal CISO signs as president of Cyxtera federal division
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