Cybersecurity

New Mexico authorities are warning the public about a surge in fake toll-fee scams. Residents are reminded that the state has no toll roads. The alert comes as federal data show fraud complaints and losses in New Mexico continue to climb.

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.