cybersecurity
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small-town water utilities
The hacking of a municipal water authority in a small Pennsylvania town is prompting new warnings from U.S. security officials as the U.S. wrestles with how to harden water utilities against hackers.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2023
What to do (and avoid) after you’ve been scammed
There's a booming industry of criminals who target people at their worst moments, squeezing more money or information out of them in exchange for false hope.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2023
China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services, experts warn
Among the reported victims are a water utility in Hawaii, a major West Coast port and at least one oil and gas pipeline.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2023
Six-month delay notifying Mainers of state data breach draws ire
Cyber experts differ in whether the delay was warranted.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
State: Russian gang’s hack in Maine affected personal data of 1.3 million people
A cybersecurity breach 6 months ago may have exposed private information of people contacting state agencies.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2023
Tech giants ramp up cloud security under pressure from Washington
Amazon, Microsoft and Google are improving security for cloud computing customers as Washington regulators and politicians press for action after breaches.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
UMaine Augusta and Maine Department of Labor to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program
Maine would need to increase its number of cybersecurity professionals by 63% just to fill the number of current open positions.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose those less vulnerable to hacking
Devices like baby monitors, home security cameras and TVs will get a 'Cyber Trust' label if they meet the government's cybersecurity requirements.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Ransomware criminals dump kids’ private files online after school hacks
Rich in digitized data, the nation’s schools are prime targets for far-flung criminal hackers.
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PublishedJune 15, 2023
China-backed hackers suspected in global cyberattack, including U.S. government agencies
Word of the breach comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departs for China this weekend in efforts to repair deteriorating ties between Washington and Beijing.
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