Experts warn of more ransomware attacks on local governments
Experts worry that many local governments are sitting ducks for ransomware attacks, as municipalities often lack the funding to keep their security systems up to date......»»
Ransomware attacks hit "under-resourced" city governments hardest, says cybersecurity expert whose kids" school was shut down by hackers for 4 days
Friday's DarkSide attack took down a major oil pipeline. A cybersecurity expert said such ransomware attacks tend to target local governments. Trucks line up at a Colonial Pipeline facility. Jay Reeves/AP Friday's DarkSide att.....»»
140 local governments held hostage by ransomware attacks
Cyber security and ransomware.....»»
Ransomware attack in Texas targets local government agencies
Ransomware attacks against local governments are still a clear problem, and Texas is discovering this first hand. The state has revealed that 23 government entities reported a ransomware attack on .....»»
Baltimore’s slow recovery shows far-reaching consequences of ransomware
There have been more than 170 ransomware attacks that hit state and local governments since 2013, according to the research firm Recorded Future......»»
Ransomware is a national security threat and a big business — and it’s wreaking havoc
Nearly 2,400 health care facilities, schools and governments in the United States were hit by ransomware attacks last year......»»
Harvard public-health experts say the White House plan to open up the US is "thoughtful" but critically undermined by a lack of widespread testing for COVID-19
AP Photo/Alex Brandon Public-health experts at Harvard University said the White House's new guidelines for state and local governments to reopen was thoughtful but also a display of wishful th.....»»
Experts warn owners not to dawdle as city lays down local laws
Building experts are warning the city’s owners they don’t have time to daw.....»»
Stunning photos show a huge volcanic eruption in the Philippines spewing smoke and ash into the sky, as experts warn of a possible tsunami
TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images The Taal volcano in the Philippines began spewing lava on Monday morning local time. This came a day after the volcano emitted a 1 km (0.6 mile) plume of ash, covering the surrounding area in blan.....»»
As local officials mull Syngenta HQ, national experts make case that job retention trumps relocation
Syngenta is asking local governments for $3.6 million to keep its U.S. crop protection headquarters in Greensboro. Some experts say that's a pretty good deal......»»
Iran"s "forceful revenge" against the US is likely to include cyberwarfare, and experts warn that the attacks could be devastating
Associated Press Iran has promised "a forceful revenge" in response to the US-ord.....»»
Iran"s "forceful revenge" against the US is likely to include cyber warfare, and experts warn the attacks could be devastating
Associated Press Iran has promised "a forceful revenge" in response to .....»»
Ransomware attacks are an expensive threat to city and state governments. They won’t ebb anytime soon.
Hackers have scored big payoffs to unlock emails, phones and public records across the country......»»
Medill News Service: Self-defense in cyberspace would put businesses at risk, experts say
A House bill giving businesses the power to counter cyberattacks outside their own computer networks is fraught with risks to U.S. companies and critical infrastructure, and won’t stop criminals and nations from making attacks, experts warn......»»
Health officials in India warn that Facebook’s blood donation tool risks fueling a black market for blood (FB)
Shayanne Gal/Business Insider Facebook's blood donation feature in India risks being abused by black market blood peddlers. Local blood donation experts told Business Insider the product can be us.....»»
Experts warn of cyber attacks on smart cities and buildings
Leading tech, legal and insurance experts shared strategies for ensuring the future viability and security of smart cities throughout the state. During NAIOP Ne.....»»
Table of Experts: Current state of immigration in Albany
In November 2023, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna hosted a roundtable discussion with local leaders on the current state of immigration and what business leaders need to know about the potential benefits and opportunities for our region. The discussion w.....»»
DeSantis bans local governments from protecting workers from heat and limits police oversight boards
DeSantis bans local governments from protecting workers from heat and limits police oversight boards.....»»
Russia"s firing new, long-range Kh-69 cruise missiles, war experts say, piling on the misery for Ukraine"s dwindling air defense
Russian Forces are deploying a new cruise missile, Kh-69, in attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, experts say. Russia Kh-69 cruise missile pictured at the 2023 Dubai AirshowGiuseppe Cacace / AFP via Getty ImagesRus.....»»
Middle market strategies: Table of Experts
The Dallas Business Journal, in partnership with the Bank of Texas, recently hosted local entrepreneurs and executives for a roundtable discussion on middle market business in the region. The expert panel considered the impact of digital transformat.....»»