City governments, county offices, and local utilities have become some of the most frequent victims of cyberattacks. From ransomware outbreaks shutting down police systems to billing departments going offline for days, the trend is no longer isolated — it’s nationwide. Why attackers are focusing on municipalities A few factors make cities attractive targets: Legacy systems that are difficult to update Many municipalities run 10–20-year-old software that wasn’t built...
Municipalities Are Becoming Cyber Targets - Here’s Why
Posted on Aug 2, 2024