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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.

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University of San Diego to Launch New Cybersecurity Training Program

10/15/2019 - 5:12 AM By Brittany M.

San Diego’s cybersecurity industry is exploding. USD will help meet the demand.

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Lodi Says It Was the Victim of a Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

10/03/2019 - 6:18 AM By Brittany M.

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.

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As Attacks Rise, Congress Sets Its Sights on Local Cybersecurity

10/03/2019 - 6:06 AM By Brittany M.

Federal legislation that would help state and local governments beef up their cybersecurity measures is on the march in Washington, D.C.

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Local Governments Need Cybersecurity More Than Ever. A Free Federal Program Will Help.

10/03/2019 - 5:53 AM By Brittany M.

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.

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