Southern states have the most open cyber exposures, report finds
The 14 states in that region have more than 100,000 vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and data leaks that all must be addressed to prevent attacks, researchers found.
Workforce gaps could impact zero trust rollout
The cyber-cloud skills shortfall in state government could slow down zero trust implementation, but there are ways to reduce the deficit.
CISA, South Korean agencies issue joint warning on North Korean ransomware
The U.S. health sector sees rise in North Korean-based ransomware attacks on digital networks and critical infrastructure.
What’s in a word? FCC’s proposed data breach rule redefines key terms
The public now has the opportunity to provide insight on the value and impact such redefinitions would have on incident reporting.
Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks
It’s the latest step to limit access to the service after Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to ban the app on government-issued devices citing cybersecurity risks.
Local cyber budgets growing but still inadequate, survey finds
With cyber insurance premiums also rising dramatically, half of municipal governments may be without adequate coverage, one expert says.
U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply
The states that have announced bans in the past two weeks include Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire and Tennessee.
Darknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data, supply chain study finds
The darknet market supply chain connects hackers, wholesalers and consumers of stolen data.
Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks
Following the lead of several other states, Texas' governor banned the social media platform from government-issued equipment and called for a plan to address TikTok's use on employees' personal devices.
More states move to ban TikTok from government devices
Maryland joined South Dakota in announcing a ban on state employees or agencies from using the app on government-issued devices, while South Carolina asked for it to be blocked.
Local governments make common cyber mistakes, auditor finds
A Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats.
Chinese drones could expose state, local governments
Amid the uncertainty surrounding drones’ cybersecurity, a new program vets drones to ensure they meet rigorous security requirements.
FCC bans sale of new devices from Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE and others
Friday’s order to ban new sales and imports from five Chinese companies is the first time in its history that the agency has blocked the sale of telecommunications equipment on national security grounds.
Ransomware response requires better federal, state, local coordination
Federal agencies most involved with cybersecurity should improve communication with each other and with other levels of government, GAO said.
How one state’s phishing training evolves with threats
Indiana regularly tests employees on various platforms and attachment formats, including prompts related to headline news and retests of scams those that have proved difficult for workers to catch.
Groups at risk for hate crimes can tap new cyber funds
Nonprofits applying for funding to combat hate crimes in New York can now include cybersecurity projects in their applications.
Securing IoT requires government, industry collaboration
As government looks to adopt procurement regulations for internet-connected devices, industry stakeholders are skeptical.
No ‘specific or credible’ cyber threats affected integrity of midterms, CISA says
Despite “a handful” of DDoS attacks targeting state and local election websites and some technical glitches affecting voting equipment, CISA says it saw “no activity” that should undermine faith in the results of the midterm elections.
Russia linked to nearly 75% of late 2021 ransomware attacks, per analysis
The analyzed ransomware variants—from July to December 2021—amounted to millions of dollars in damages.
State and local agencies buying banned Chinese equipment, report finds
Chinese-made smartphones, surveillance cameras, temperature scanners, handheld radios and networking equipment have been deployed in government offices, transit systems, schools, hospitals and prisons.
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