| MOST POPULAR Phishing Reaps Millions in Texas
The Manor Independent School District near Austin, Texas, lost $2.3 million when it fell victim to a recent phishing attack perpetrated via email. A popular tactic that mimics legitimate digital communications, phishing emails lure recipients into disclosing account information that enables the theft. GT cybersecurity reporter Lucas Ropek has the details. LA Fends Off Phishing
The nation’s largest county, however, was able to thwart a similar attack that arrived in the inboxes of two dozen county employees last month. Despite preventing any resident data from being exposed, Chief Information Officer Bill Kehoe told GT that Los Angeles County would use the attempt as an opportunity to examine its “security posture” for possible improvements. Tipping Point: State Chief Data Officers
It’s official: More states have a chief data officer (or someone who serves in an equivalent role) than don’t. In a new data-driven piece by GT’s Andrew Westrope, we look at how the role is sweeping the country. Noted in the story, eight states have established a chief data officer position for the first time in the past year and a half, while another handful of states are considering following suit. CES Coverage Wraps
GT’s coverage of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this month concluded with more post-event stories tackling issues like accessibility and equity, aging infrastructure and the interconnected city of the future. | 