2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (286+ words) Nearly two years ago,the ransomware attack on Florida's Department of Health exposed something cybersecurity professionals have long worried about: our state's digital infrastructure is far more fragile than most people realize. One attack was enough to disrupt vital records,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (295+ words) A House bill designed to increase cybersecurity among financial institutions in Florida earned unanimous approval in its second of three committee stops. The measure (HB 381) would require loan originators, mortgage brokers and lenders, and money services businesses to "develop, implement…...

3+ mon, 21+ min ago  (252+ words) When Floridians pay their taxes, they expect that money to be spent wisely. Roads are paved and in good shape. Schools funded. Data protected. What they don't expect is for those same dollars to be spent on tech contracts that…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (780+ words) A Daytona Beach Shores man was ensnared by a cryptocurrency investment scam that cost him $317,000 after he received a text from an attractive stranger asking him to let her dog out while she was out of town, according to new…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (938+ words) Since it was created in 2018, the federal government's cybersecurity agency'has helped'warn state and local election officials about potential threats from foreign governments, showed officials how to protect polling places from attacks and gamed out how to respond to the unexpected,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (952+ words) Since it was created in 2018, the federal government's cybersecurity agency'has helped'warn state and local election officials about potential threats from foreign governments, showed officials how to protect polling places from attacks and gamed out how to respond to the unexpected,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (434+ words) Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of fraudulent activities today, including bogus emails, fake texts, gift card scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and fake job postings. The list of scams is longer than a Ken Follett novel. What many may not realize is…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (345+ words) This holiday season, online shopping in the U.S. is projected to exceed $250 billion. Meta is taking steps to remind users of tips and safety measures to protect their accounts and online transactions. Meta encourages users to shop safely on Facebook Marketplace:…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (590+ words) Every day, our world faces escalating digital threats, and the adoption of AI technologies becomes more widespread. Amid this cyber-boom, the cybersecurity industry is experiencing explosive job growth and an alarming talent gap. The World Economic Forum reports that more…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (257+ words) The University of South Florida is expanding a certificate program designed to provide the skills needed to address critical shortages in cybersecurity professionals. Under the expansion, an additional 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals will be able to access…...