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Fresno Lost $400,000 in an Electronic Phishing Scam

Tue, 03/15/2022

Cities need to be aware of this scheme.

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Azusa kept ransomware attacks secret. Leaked data broke its silence.

Tue, 06/15/2021

Anyone who has given personal information to the Azusa Police Department should call their credit card company.

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Huntington Park finance staffer arrested, several others placed on leave after “large-scale security breach”

Thu, 04/15/2021

According to the LA Times, the suspensions account for “almost the entire roster of Huntington Park’s finance department.”

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Hackers Are Using the Pandemic to Target Overwhelmed States and Cities

Thu, 05/28/2020

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.

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Schools and Local Governments Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Tue, 04/14/2020

Dependence on distance learning has opened up new opportunities for cyber criminals.

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