Cyber ‘lifeline’ at risk as hackers slam local governments

October 3, 2025

Cyber ‘lifeline’ at risk as hackers slam local governments

Ransomware attacks in recent months have targeted state and local governments, and are raising concerns about what might happen if federally funded cybersecurity programs are not renewed by the end of this month. CIS Vice President of Security Operations and Intelligence, Randy Rose, spoke with Politico about why these programs are so important to under-resourced communities.

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