Stay updated with breaking news from Computer Systems Security. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Legislative IT officials must be prepared for both in-person and remote attacks, cybersecurity experts say. Laptops and other electronic devices should be locked or secured and hard drives encrypted.
State Capitols Brace for Cyberattacks Ahead of Inauguration After laptops were stolen during a riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, state capitols across the nation are preparing themselves for the possibility of cyberattacks. by Jenni Bergal, Stateline.org / January 19, 2021 State Police walk in House Office building ahead of a protest outside of the Michigan State Capitol building in downtown Lansing on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (Ryan Garza/Detroit Free Press/TNS) TNS (TNS) — When a pro-Trump mob stormed into t...
Table of Contents State Capitols Brace for Cyberattacks, Too A member of the Pennsylvania Capitol Police stands guard at the entrance to the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. State capitols are under heightened security after this month’s siege of the U.S. Capitol, and cybersecurity experts say they also need to be prepared for hackers. Jose F. Moreno When a pro-Trump mob stormed into the U.S. Capitol a week ago, rioters didn’t just smash windows and break furniture. They also pilfered at least two laptops: one from the office of Oregon Democratic Sen. Je...