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Expect even more fraud, waste and abuse
December 12, 2022 | News, CybersecurityState and local government employees say that they expect fraud to increase, and they would like to spend more time preventing than investigating it, a new survey found.
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Darknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data, supply chain study finds
| News, CybersecurityThe darknet market supply chain connects hackers, wholesalers and consumers of stolen data.
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Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks
December 08, 2022 | News, CybersecurityFollowing the lead of several other states, Texas' governor banned the social media platform from government-issued equipment and called for a plan to address TikTok's use on employees' personal devices.
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More states move to ban TikTok from government devices
December 07, 2022 | News, CybersecurityMaryland joined South Dakota in announcing a ban on state employees or agencies from using the app on government-issued devices, while South Carolina asked for it to be blocked.
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Local governments make common cyber mistakes, auditor finds
December 05, 2022 | News, CybersecurityA Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats.
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Ohio to offer CMMC cyber coaching
| News, CybersecurityThe state is looking to help local contractors comply with Defense Department cyber standards – an effort which could have knock-on effects for state and local government contracting in Ohio.
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Chinese drones could expose state, local governments
| News, CybersecurityAmid the uncertainty surrounding drones’ cybersecurity, a new program vets drones to ensure they meet rigorous security requirements.
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State bans TikTok from government devices
November 29, 2022 | News, CybersecuritySouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order banning state employees or agencies from downloading or using the app on work-issued devices.
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Fight fraud with advanced technology, data and collaborative partnerships
November 28, 2022 | News, CybersecurityAgencies that can turn the conversation from prosecution to prevention can limit identity theft and the loss of taxpayer dollars.
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State invests in local cyber monitoring, training
| News, CybersecuritySecurity operations centers and cyber ranges at two colleges will help municipalities across Massachusetts better protect themselves from cyberattacks and build a cyber talent pipeline.