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.
The Los Angeles Police Department has lost its first employee to the coronavirus. A 39-year-old senior detention officer named Erica McAdoo passed away last week.
Grass Valley voters will get a chance to tax cannabis this fall. It would be a first, vital step toward welcoming cannabis businesses to the city.
The police department in Euclid, Ohio has been dinged by the Sixth U.S.
Special Editorial by Mike Madrid