Galt Was Just Hit by Hackers. Here is What We Know.
On Tuesday, the City of Galt in Sacramento County confirmed that it had been the victim of a ransomware attack.
How Your City Can Protect Itself From the Cybersecurity Threat
There’s good reason to fear a cyber attack on your city in the future, but there are things local governments can do right now to prevent or mitigate an attack.
Baltimore Buys $20 Million in Cybersecurity Insurance
The City of Baltimore, Maryland will fork over $20 million to insure itself against network disruptions caused by future cyber attacks.
Held Hostage: What Happens When a City Becomes the Victim of Ransomware
In January, the City of Del Rio, Texas was brought to a screeching halt by a mysterious ransomware attack that targeted the city’s computers and electronic systems.
University of San Diego to Launch New Cybersecurity Training Program
San Diego’s cybersecurity industry is exploding. USD will help meet the demand.
Introducing the Spotlight on Cybersecurity, a New Section of California City News
More than 200 US local governments have been hit by ransomware attacks in recent years.
Lodi Says It Was the Victim of a Bitcoin Ransomware Attack
Lodi City Manager Steve Schwabauer has confirmed that his city was hit by a cyber attack earlier this year, in which the perpetrators demanded Bitcoin as ransom.
As Attacks Rise, Congress Sets Its Sights on Local Cybersecurity
Federal legislation that would help state and local governments beef up their cybersecurity measures is on the march in Washington, D.C.
Local Governments Need Cybersecurity More Than Ever. A Free Federal Program Will Help.
The United States is experiencing around 150 million cyber attacks on state governments everyday, according to some estimates. Fortunately, a free federal program could blunt the damage.
Audio: City Managers Discuss Ransomware and Cyber Security
The number of cyber attacks on municipalities is up from 2018, causing chaos and costing municipalities millions to resolve.