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.
Dependence on distance learning has opened up new opportunities for cyber criminals.
A number of states are stepping in to provide assistance to local governments facing increased cybersecurity threats.
Some California jurisdictions were hit by ransomware attacks late last year and experts expect these operations to ramp up in 2020.
On Tuesday, the City of Galt in Sacramento County confirmed that it had been the victim of a ransomware attack.
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.
The City of Baltimore, Maryland will fork over $20 million to insure itself against network disruptions caused by future cyber attacks.
