When the news media reports on data breaches and other forms of cybercrime, the center of the story is usually a major software company, financial institution, or retailer. But in reality, these types of attacks are merely part of the damage that global hackers cause on a daily basis. Town and city governments are becoming a more common target for online criminals. For example, a small city in Florida, Riviera Beach , had their office computers hacked and ended up paying $600,000 to try to reverse the damage. Hackers saw this as a successful breach and are now inspired to look at more public institutions that could be vulnerable. Why are cities and towns so susceptible to hacking, how are these attacks carried out, and what steps should administrators take to protect citizen data? How Hackers Choose Targe...
