Voters See Promise of Digital Assets and Regulation, Poll Finds
Voters want elected officials to treat crypto as a serious and valid part of the economy, the poll shows.
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.
Why Cybersecurity Remains Essential for Local Government
Brittany M.
09/29/2022 - 7:45 AM
The recent ransomware attack at Los Angeles Unified School District is a good reminder that local government entities must stay vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity.
Biden Administration Launches Cybersecurity Grant Program
The intent is to “help cities and states and counties and small communities organize themselves and get their heads wrapped around the need for cybersecurity and seed money” White House adviser Mitch Landrieu said.
Brittany M.
09/20/2022 - 5:02 AM
Avenu Webinar: Cybercrime – Enemy at the Gate
Experts from Avenu offer a deep dive on what state and local governments need to consider to better protect themselves and how to recover from cybercrime.
SF Sees Dueling Ballot Proposals Over Police Surveillance Technology
Mayor London Breed wants to expand cops' surveillance powers. Supervisors want to reduce them.
GrubHub and DoorDash Sue San Francisco Over Delivery Fee Cap
Food delivery apps became a saving grace for many during the pandemic, but their assistance came at a cost.
Digital Government In 2021: Lessons From The Past Year And Top Trends For The Future
If local governments have learned anything from 2020, it's the importance of digital tools, platforms and services. Amid the unprecedented economic and social disruption incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic, digital governments proved crisis-resistant and efficient enough to thrive.
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.
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.