In an era marked by the escalating frequency of cyberattacks across industries, the public sector emerges as a particularly enticing target for cybercriminals due to its historical vulnerabilities.
City of Dallas residents are still dealing with some delays and disruptions following a Wednesday ransomware attack which affected some city websites and services.
More than 1,000 GB of data and over 1.6 million files from dozens of municipalities in the US were left exposed, according to a new report from a team of cybersecurity researchers with security company WizCase.
Cities big and small are making their way into the smart realm, putting sensors on everything from street lights to sensors, buildings to connected cars, and thus, making themselves “smart.”
In an effort to bolster police forces by 700 officers, Alderman George Cardenas has proposed a "safety and security fee" of $5 per month for every household in Chicago.