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Ransomware attacks will continue

by Tyler Cowen The latest cyberattack, apparently emanating from Russia again, has hit at least 20 software firms affecting at least 1,000 businesses. It follows a cyberattack that left parts of the U.S. without adequate gasoline supplies for several days, and one on the Irish public ...

Cyber attacks demonstrate need for cybersecurity

The U.S. armed forces are widely considered the most formidable military force on the planet, the ultimate deterrent to foreign invasion and attack. However, there’s an invisible enemy breaching U.S. defenses all too often. A rash of major, highly publicized cyberattacks has been ...

Food supply more vulnerable than ever

by Amanda Little After a cyberattack crippled the world’s largest meat producer last week, JBS SA meat plants have begun to reopen across the globe. But the meat industry shouldn’t be returning to business as usual — and for the security of our food supply, the Biden ...

Internet security just as important as access

Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito both stand opposed to President Biden’s broad infrastructure proposal. Both would prefer to see a slimmed-down version focused on traditional infrastructure. But America’s infrastructure has expanded well beyond just bridges and roads and ...

Preston commissioners vote to get cyberattack insurance

KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners took out insurance this week against any cyberattack on county systems — literally. County Administrator Kathy Mace told commissioners at their last meeting the county could get a $1 million insurance policy for the attacks through its current provider ...

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