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Dec 06, 2021

Maryland Health Department Website Shut Down Due To Cyberattack

An investigation is ongoing and officials say there is no evidence of data being compromised.

Oct 27, 2020

Montgomery County Inspector General Again Raises The Alarm On Data Security Breaches

The Inspector General didn’t say whether the data was actually accessed by unauthorized users. But she said county agencies aren’t taking seriously the security risk to sensitive information.

Jul 29, 2016

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Confirms It Is Cyberhack Victim

The potential for further leaks and October surprises lingers.

May 13, 2013

WTOP Says Its Website Is Now Malware Free After Attack

WTOP first reported the hack on Tuesday, and informed users by email Sunday.

Aug 01, 2012

Utah Senator Tries to Attach D.C. Abortion Ban to Totally Unrelated Cybersecurity Bill

Sen. Mike Lee is attempting to attach an amendment outlawing abortions for D.C. women after 20 weeks of pregnancy to a cybersecurity bill, which Sen. Joe Lieberman is trying to pass without any “non-germane” amendments.

 
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