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Louisiana School Cyberattacks Trigger State Of Emergency

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This is exactly why we established the Cyber Security Commission, focused on preparing for, responding to and preventing cybersecurity attacks, and we are well-positioned to assist local governments as they battle this current threat.”. Numerous cities and states have been hit with cyberattacks.

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Cuomo Says Credit Reporting Firms Should Comply With NY’s Cybersecurity Rules

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he wants credit reporting firms to comply with the state’s new cyber-security regulations in the wake of the massive Equifax hack , according to Reuters. Maine is currently the only state that requires credit agencies to register, but its law does not cover cyber security.

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Girding For Iran’s Cyberattacks On The US — Where Past May Be Prologue

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A posting tied to the image stated the page had been “hacked by Iran Cyber Security Group Hackers. This is only [a] small part of Iran’s cyber ability! City and local government agencies were also targeted, including the city of Atlanta and the Colorado Department of Transportation. We’re always ready.”

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