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Cyber warfare officer strengthens Montana defense
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (344+ words) HELENA " As cyber threats continue to target public institutions nationwide, the Montana National Guard has appointed its first cyber warfare officer, marking a significant advancement in the guard's cyber capabilities and proactive defense. "There are no boundaries to the modern…...
Scammers impersonate Billings officials' emails, prompting cybersecurity concerns
3+ week, 4+ day ago (690+ words) BILLINGS " City officials in Billings are reviewing cybersecurity practices after the email accounts of the city's police and fire chiefs were compromised this week, resulting in phishing emails being sent to city staff and members of the public. Billings Police…...
Investigation into data breach involving Blue Cross Blue Shield members could head to court
3+ week, 4+ day ago (411+ words) HELENA " In October, MTN reported on a major data breach involving customers with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana. Now, as a state investigation into the breach continues, the next steps could be playing out in court. BCBSMT, the largest…...
Billings students learn to 'hack for good' at cybersecurity camp
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (818+ words) BILLINGS " When most people think of hackers, they picture glowing screens and lines of code. But for one group of Montana students, hacking looks more like teamwork and problem-solving for a good cause. Code Girls United, a nonprofit after-school program…...
Facebook phishing scam targets Billings residents with fake grocery giveaway posts
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) I like to problem solve, and IT is all about problem solving," said Lucero. Watch as Tiffany Lucero from Technology by Design breaks down how these scams work and who's at risk: These problems have less to do with slow…...
Owner of Montana's largest newspaper settles suit for giving personal information to Facebook
11+ mon, 6+ hour ago (634+ words) Lee owns five daily newspapers in Montana, including The Billings Gazette and Missoulian, among its 85 daily newspapers across the country. According to a settlement reached in a federal court in Iowa, where Lee Enterprises is headquartered, the company will pay…...