TOP STORIES Governments Are Paying Increasingly High Ransoms, Study Says A new report from Deloitte highlights the degree to which state and local governments are being targeted by ransomware attacks. These attacks prove profitable for hackers, who are increasingly having their demands met. READ MORE Blockchain Emerges as Useful Tool in Fight Against Coronavirus As countries fight what the World Health Organization is now calling a global pandemic, blockchain technology is finding a place in a number of efforts to assist individuals, institutions and businesses around the world. READ MORE California Proposal Would Create Homeless Data Warehouse The bill under consideration would create a statewide database to give officials a clearer picture of the state’s homeless population, the services they receive — and of those at risk of becoming homeless. READ MORE South Bend, Ind., Mobility Pilot Expands After Successes The Commuters Trust program, which blends transit, ride-hailing and carpooling into a suite of transportation options for commuters, is expanding after early successes building partnerships with local employers. READ MORE |