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What federal agencies can learn from the MGM and Caesars cyberattacks
The best cybersecurity software in the world cannot prevent an employee from giving out the wrong information to the wrong person over the phone.
By Jonathan Trull
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How to protect critical infrastructure in the quantum-computing era
Attacks involving operational technology, or OT, could result in injury, illness or worse across cities or regions.
By Darren Pulsipher
A hacker group says it has major defense companies’ data
Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Boeing and SpaceX are among dozens of companies named by hackers as victims of compromised data pulled from a manufacturing subcontractor.
By Dylan Gresik
Could this attack signal the future of ransomware?
A recent cyberattack on a pipeline operator exhibited a "wider net" of attack approach.
By Andrew Eversden
Hacker group targeted law firms, released veterans’ stolen data related to PTSD claims
The posted information includes details from VA personal injury cases, pain diary entries, fee agreements and HIPPA consent forms. It is unclear, however, whether clients from the firms are aware some of their sensitive information has already posted to the web.
By Dylan Gresik
Analysis: Louisiana cyberattack disrupts, but not worst-case
A recent ransomware hit on Louisiana’s state government computer servers serves as an indication of the new normal, where technology officials are always trying to combat the latest attempted attack.
The National Guard is shoring up to fight 2020 election hacking
The National Guard is preparing for 2020 election night hacking. In the mean time, some states have been dealing with their own breaches.
Georgia county’s experience shows perils of ransomware
Ransomware attacks have taken out computer systems at law enforcement agencies and local governments around the country in recent years, forcing them to revert to pen and paper for tasks typically done in an instant on computers.
FBI: Businesses beware, ransomware is hitting harder
In a new alert, the FBI advises organizations not to pay ransoms.
By Andrew Eversden
Oklahoma pension fund reports $4.2 million cyber theft
Duane Michael, the executive director of pension system, told The Oklahoman newspaper that the theft happened Aug. 26 after an employee's email account was hacked.
Can states get ahead of election system cyberthreats?
A federal agency charged with protecting critical infrastructure is raising awareness of cyber hygiene resources before the 2020 election.
By Andrew Eversden
When it comes to ransomware, the best play is not to pay
As ransomware attacks against state and local governments increase, new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency guidance addresses how to limit damage and recover from an incident.
By Andrew Eversden