Cyberattacks on local governments are on the rise, highlighting a need for enhanced security

Computer servers run by the city of Dallas were found to be infected with malware on May 3, 2023, spurring staff to begin shutting off computers to prevent its spread. The effects of the attack were sprawling, including hits to police and public courts, hampering residents’ ability to report nonemergencies to the city’s 311 service, […]

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