El Cerrito Blackmailed by Notorious Cyber Gang
The LockBit ransomware gang alleged Wednesday that it had successfully hacked into sensitive data belonging to the City of El Cerrito.
Cyber Attack Prompts State of Emergency Declaration in Long Beach
Brittany Maldonado
11/21/2023 - 8:44 AM
Hackers Release Stolen Data From State’s Largest School District
Hackers with the criminal syndicate Vice Society began publishing stolen data from the Los Angeles Unified School District Saturday, two days before the ransom deadline the group had imposed.
Fresno Lost $400,000 in an Electronic Phishing Scam
Cities need to be aware of this scheme.
Azusa kept ransomware attacks secret. Leaked data broke its silence.
Anyone who has given personal information to the Azusa Police Department should call their credit card company.
Huntington Park finance staffer arrested, several others placed on leave after “large-scale security breach”
According to the LA Times, the suspensions account for “almost the entire roster of Huntington Park’s finance department.”
Hackers Are Using the Pandemic to Target Overwhelmed States and Cities
Local governments have seen an uptick in phishing attempts and other cybersecurity threats since the pandemic began. They’re now asking Congress for more resources to combat this growing crime.
Schools and Local Governments Face Heightened Cyber Risks
Dependence on distance learning has opened up new opportunities for cyber criminals.
Leading Cities Launches Free Cybersecurity Competition
Could your city benefit from free encryption services? Read more.
Cyber Attacks on Local Governments Are Growing. So is State Assistance.
A number of states are stepping in to provide assistance to local governments facing increased cybersecurity threats.