Emergency medical dispatchers coordinate ambulances on April 23, 2020 in Malden, Massachusetts. (Photo by David Degner/Getty Images). Many public safety agencies remain unequipped to defend against cyberattacks Less than half of respondents in a survey of first responders said their agencies are "at least somewhat prepared in case of a cyberattack." Oct 18, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) FBI, CISA, Cyber Command take aim at cyber-espionage by Iran’s MuddyWater group The group allegedly has targeted the defense, local government, oil and natural gas and telecommunications sectors in places including North America. Feb 24, 2022 By Tim Starks
(Scoop News Group) CISA’s advisory panel is announced, set to make recommendations on major cyber topics Topics on the agenda include critical infrastructure protection and information sharing. Dec 1, 2021 By Tim Starks
A plume of smoke rises from the Ranch 2 Fire on August 15, 2020 in Azusa, California. The fire blackened at least 2,500 acres in the Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles but burned away from homes causing evacuation orders to be lifted on August 14. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Insurer paid $65,000 to help a city unlock ransomware in 2018. A second hack was more expensive. The city of Azusa didn't disclose a payment in one incident, insurance paid up and now it's a victim again. Jun 7, 2021 By Tim Starks
Downtown Atlanta skyline at night, photographed from the Jackson Street bridge on July 28, 2019. Atlanta suffered a major ransomware attack in 2018. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) Is Congress finally ready to pass meaningful ransomware legislation? As ransomware attacks afflict every part of the country, lawmakers might be feeling them in their congressional districts, too. Mar 9, 2021 By Tim Starks
Software developer programming code on computer. A researcher found zero-days in one city’s software. Then he realized the problem could be bigger. One penetration test shows why it's important to track down as many bugs as possible in important enterprise software. Apr 3, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas
The tabletop drill was a strategic duel, with the red team trying to suppress the vote and the cops mobilizing resources in response. (Getty) In this election security drill, Massachusetts cops battle hackers to protect the vote Police in Massachusetts gathered in mid-September to practice responding to cyberattacks from an adversary bent on disrupting the democratic process. Sep 24, 2018 By Sean Lyngaas
Pence urges states to accept federal help in securing elections Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday delivered the most direct and high-profile appeal from the Trump administration to states to accept federal aid in securing election systems. Aug 1, 2018 By Sean Lyngaas
(CyberScoop) Sponsored Improving cybersecurity visibility at state and local government agencies Report highlights security gaps in state and local government networks as IT leaders manage an increasing diversity of computing assets. Apr 24, 2018 By CyberScoop Staff