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Feds Warn of Cyberattacks Against Water Systems
The federal government warned this week that the nation’
Two Contra Costa Cities Hit By Cyber Attacks, Prompting State of Emergency
Two Contra Costa cities were targeted by cyber criminals last week, prompting one of th
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.
Mark Your Calendars for the 2023 Cybersecurity Education Summit
The annual conference, featuring an array of state and local government experts, comes at a critical time for the public sector. Cyberattacks on government agencies rose by 95% in 2022.
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
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.
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.