data protection

Risk management through resilient technology

Resilient technology creates a more stable IT environment that saves money, increases cybersecurity and requires fewer resources to support it, a new report says.

  • By Stephanie Kanowitz

Montana could be first state to ban TikTok

Lawmakers approved legislation to prevent the app from operating within the state, but critics said it has no clear enforcement plan and violates the U.S. Constitution.

  • By Chris Teale

Unpatched, known vulnerabilities still key driver of cyberattacks

Separate research reports find that vulnerabilities for which patches have already been issued remain hackers’ primary way into an organization.

  • By Chris Teale

States scramble to replace ripped-off SNAP benefits

Skimming devices became a common way fraudsters steal money from electronic benefits transfer cards over the last year, and now states aim to strengthen debit card security and reimburse victims of fraud.

  • By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline

Ransomware victims stand up to attackers

The drop in payments is encouraging, but a lack of transparency around ransomware reporting makes it hard to say why organizations refuse to pay, researchers say.

  • By Chris Teale

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.

  • By Kaitlyn Levinson