Greenville Ransomware Attack Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Cybersecurity in US Cities
The ransomware attack that has paralyzed Greenville’s municipal systems is more than a local crisis. It highlights the vulnerabilities shared by cities across the country, where aging technology and limited budgets leave public services exposed to increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. The incident in this North Texas community has amplified calls for stronger defenses and renewed debate over how much support Washington should provide to local governments now on the front lines of digital security.
Jaguar Land Rover Shuts Down UK Production After Cyberattack Disrupts Systems
Jaguar Land Rover was forced to suspend production and retail systems this week after a cyberattack disrupted operations at multiple UK plants, including its Halewood facility. The incident, which coincided with the rollout of new vehicle registrations, prompted an immediate shutdown of company systems to contain the breach. While JLR said there was no evidence customer data had been stolen, manufacturing and dealer networks were left severely disrupted.
Hackers Turn Personal, Targeting Google’s Defenders
Cybercriminals are taking attacks far beyond computer systems and into the lives of the people who defend them.
A Decade-Old Bug Still Haunts America’s Smallest Agencies
An overlooked Cisco flaw, long patched but still lingering on outdated equipment, has become a doorway for Russian hackers. Federal officials say the weakest points in the nation’s digital defenses lie with the small utilities and local networks that can least afford to secure them.
Vendor Weak Link: Allianz Life Breach Puts Third-Party Security Under the Microscope
Allianz Life says intruders accessed a supplier’s cloud system and pulled customer information, prompting state scrutiny and new promises of protection for those affected. The incident underscores the mounting cost of third-party weaknesses and adds momentum to demands for stronger rules and a unified federal approach to data security.
With IronCircle’s Move, Maryland Pushes to Build the Nation’s Cyber Talent Hub
When IronCircle opened its new headquarters in Columbia this summer, the move brought more than 200 jobs and another signal of Maryland’s growing role in cybersecurity. The state is already home to nearly 19,000 technology firms and has seen demand for cyber skills climb sharply, with starting salaries now above $100,000. Leaders see the shortage of trained workers as both a risk and a chance to anchor more of the economy in an industry tied directly to national security.
Cybersecurity Turns Proactive as Companies Attack Themselves Before Hackers Do
Cybersecurity is undergoing a quiet revolution. With hackers using artificial intelligence to launch faster and more sophisticated attacks, companies and government agencies are learning to strike first—probing their own systems in search of flaws before criminals can exploit them.
Cyberattack on Federal Courts Exposes Vulnerabilities in Judiciary’s Aging Systems
A major cyberattack on the U.S. federal courts has compromised key filing and public access systems, disrupting operations in multiple districts and raising fears about the exposure of sealed case records. Detected in early July and confirmed publicly on Aug. 7, the breach has prompted a multi-agency investigation and renewed warnings about the judiciary’s aging, vulnerable digital infrastructure. While investigators are probing possible links to Russian hacking groups, officials caution that attribution and the full scope of the damage may take months to determine.
Chinese Hackers Breached U.S. Data Centers and Home Internet Networks, Officials Warn
U.S. cybersecurity officials now say that China’s notorious hacking group known as Salt Typhoon didn’t only infiltrate major telecom carriers. Investigators believe it also compromised U.S. data centers and residential internet providers, signaling a deeper and more alarming level of intrusion into America’s digital backbone. Last week, sources familiar with the investigation told Nextgov that CISA flagged […]
Why MSPs Should Double Down on Cybersecurity in 2025
Economic uncertainty. Global tensions. Evolving cyber threats. In 2025, it’s a perfect storm—and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are being urged to step up their cybersecurity game. Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional “Cybercriminals are not waiting on the sidelines,” says Jessica C. Davis, principal analyst at Canalys. With threats constantly evolving, Davis believes MSPs are in […]
