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Are States Taking Cybersecurity Seriously Enough?

Only Idaho has a cabinet-level official dedicated to the issue.

We keep falling for phishing emails, and Google just revealed why

You should feel cranky about all the phishing emails you get.

How Local Governments Can Address Cybersecurity Challenges

It is clear that “business as usual” is no longer an option.

Equifax promised up to $125 for the hack. Now, the FTC says you’ll get ‘nowhere near’ that amount.

The FTC said that it released the bad news to try to encourage people to opt for the free credit monitoring instead of the cash payout.

Capital One looked to the cloud for security. But its own firewall couldn’t stop a hacker.

The bank said the hack will cost the company $100 million to $150 million in the near term.

Nearly half of Montana adults affected by Equifax data breach but they need to fully understand the proposal first.

The head of the state Office of Consumer Protection urged Montanans on Friday to take full advantage of the $300 million settlement Equifax will pay affected consumers in the United States for a 2017 data…

An Equifax hack settlement promises a $125 payout. The truth is more complicated.

The biggest loophole you should be aware of is that if you do nothing, you will automatically waive your right to take legal action against Equifax in the future.

Louisiana Declares State Emergency After Malware Attack

There is “significant risk that the emergency is ongoing” and that the malware may spread.

Why the average Facebook user needs to watch Netflix’s ‘The Great Hack’ right now

A new documentary examines the ramifications when private companies harvest online information about us.

Cities Turn to Hackers to Protect Their Tech – Has Your City Called “Alien”?

The rise of ransomware has forced local governments to take more aggressive action to protect their systems and data from attack. One novel approach involves crowdsourcing ethical hackers to find bugs and vulnerabilities.