Rising threats call for primary cyber resilience, new strategies for governments

Cybercriminals are holding governments hostage more frequently, expanding their attack base, and asking for more money, according to a report released by Deloitte. The study explores the rising trend in ransomware attacks on state and local governments. It also discusses the dilemma of paying or not paying criminals, with the risk of losing access to critical data or the ability to provide services. Government organizations can take simple steps to secure information technology infrastructure and … More →

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