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It's all about trust! With cyber threats evolving, MUNIvers offers a solution that addresses the major need for high-trust and high resilience technology solutions for the municipal sector. Built on the Salesforce Public Cloud, our #MUNIvers Property Tax & Utility Billing Solutions offer municipalities unparalleled reliability and security during uncertain times and a chance to reimagine the entire platform they operate on. #salesforce #proptax #municipalities #cybersecuirty

Trust matters and communities need secure, resilient municipal organisations which they can depend on. With the growing threat of disruption to vital services in communities, trust in the form of modern, highly secure + agile platforms safeguarding key municipal functions - matter even more. MUNIvers is built on the the world’s most trusted platform #salesforce, so talk to us about #trust #security and a better way to serve.

Trust Matters! In light of the recent ransomware attack on the City Of Hamilton, the need for secure, dependable municipal technology solutions has never been more important! Cyber threats are evolving, jeopardising data security and the ability to ensure vital service delivery for citizens. As record-breaking volumes of ransomware hit cities, towns, and counties this year, municipalities remain easy targets that pay, and there's no end of the attacks in sight. This event underscores the necessity for robust IT solutions like our Property Tax and Utility Billing systems. Built on the Salesforce Public Cloud, these solutions offer municipalities unparalleled reliability and security during uncertain times. Our commitment is to is to Empower Cities + Serve Citizens and we do that through solutions which guarantee operational resilience against cyber threats, offering peace of mind and safeguarding vital community services. We are dedicated to helping cities and their citizens like Hamilton navigate the digital future confidently, with trust and security at the forefront of our solutions. #CyberSecurity #Reliability #Trust #BusinessContinuity #proptech

Remember this headline? Cyberattacks have been in the news a lot lately, with several right here in KC: The City of Kansas City, MO The City of Wichita Liberty Hospital KCATA - affecting the Scout system In a few cases, the culprit was an email an employee clicked that unleashed the virus or malware. Don't think it can't happen to you because you are not a city or large company. These smaller attacks happen often, they just don't make the news. Contact us so we can analyze your weak spots. Here are a few common ones: *No MFA (multi-factor authentication) on key systems or programs *Use of personal computers on the company network (this is a BIG one). *Uneducated employees who do not recognize a phishing email and click on a link or open an attachment We can address all these issues - you are only as strong as your weakest link. Let us determine what those are, fix them and educate your staff with a webinar. https://lnkd.in/gEzvUJZ2

Things That Make You Go Hmm🤔: South Africa’s companies database shuts down all core IT systems after data breach! The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has shut down all of its core IT systems to perform “urgent system maintenance”, it said in a notice on Wednesday. According to the notice, the maintenance will span 17 hours — from 14:00 on 6 March to 07:00 on 7 March 2024. The BizPortal and CIPC websites were offline at the time of publication, and its call centre and self-help service centres in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria will also be closed until 08:00 on Thursday. The urgent maintenance comes after the CIPC notified users of a data breach last week, saying that its security systems detected the intrusion, allowing technicians to shut down its systems and mitigate any possible damage. Shortly after its announcement, the hackers who claimed responsibility for the attack contacted MyBroadband and accused the CIPC of covering up the data breach’s severity. As proof they were who they claimed, the hackers provided private information from the CIPC database MyBroadband would recognise. They also pointed to a post on Pastebin as proof of their claim. The data sample contained several people’s full names, ID numbers, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and CIPC passwords. The post is dated 2021. According to the hackers, they had breached the CIPC’s systems in 2021 and infected it with ransomware. When they weren’t paid and they found their access cut off, the group moved on and didn’t think much of it. However, nearly three years later, they found they could still get into the CIPC’s systems using the same vulnerability they had exploited before. Not only that, but this time, the attackers found unencrypted credit card information while probing the CIPC’s systems. “They tried to cover their tracks when we pointed out the basic security holes. They are reckless with sensitive info,” the anonymous group said. “This incompetence extended to them processing and storing credit cards in the clear.” The group also showed MyBroadband that it was possible to access someone’s CIPC user account without knowing their password. #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gK97gjd4

Which U.S. States Are Most at Risk for Cyberattacks? Cybercrime costs are set to jump from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028. In the U.S., losses could exceed $452 billion in 2024. Our analysis shows Colorado leads in risk, with a score of 7.96/10 and a 58.7% increase in losses since 2017. Top 3 States: 1️⃣ Colorado 2️⃣ New York 3️⃣ Nevada Where does your state rank? 👉 Read the report: https://hubs.ly/Q02SSBqh0 #Cybersecurity #CyberRisk #DataBreach #CyberThreats #RiskManagement #Kiteworks

How can even a city mayor fall victim to phishing attacks? The recent cyberattack on North Miami City Hall shows just how vulnerable our public institutions can be. Check out our latest blog where we break down the attack, its impact, and the critical lessons in cybersecurity we all need to learn. Don't wait until it's too late—arm your organization with the knowledge and tools to defend against cyber threats. https://lnkd.in/eXqQS8iK #techblog #geteducated #cybersecurity #databreach #phishing #msp #ITsupport #ITservices

One of highest financial impact ("smart" city) by security breach /ransomware attack. I believe the extend/level of financial impact can be soften with prevention and detection, remediation and improvement security lifecycle .With people,process ,tech/tool work cohesively. Don't you think so. Feel free to comment,like,forward and subscribe for more cybersecurity info/insight Impact: The ransomware attack shut down almost all city phone lines, paralyzed city council and impacted dozens of services including the bus schedule app, library WiFi and permit applications. The city maintains that there was no indication personal information was stolen. Aftermath: The city decided not to pay the ransom and to rebuild its systems instead Hamilton spent $5.7 million recovering from February ransomware attack: report Less than half of city's online 'applications' restored, says Deloitte. City plans to spend millions more The $5.7 million was used for external experts, infrastructure, staffing and other costs, and the city is still in the midst of restoring services, staff say. The city also plans to spend another $33.6 million between 2025 to 2033 to strengthen the city's cybersecurity and modernize and digitize services, says the report. The city could draw money from pre-approved technology and security projects, reserves or delay some capital projects to minimize the impact on taxpayers. Hamilton spent $5.7 million recovering from February ransomware attack: report https://lnkd.in/gXbriBrf #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #BusinessContinuity #formintiumit #formintiumtech #QiCyberCyberSecurity #5CyberCyberSecurity

💸 $6.07 million (CAD) – the average cost of a data breach in 2023 according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, up 2.3% from last year. New attack methods and vulnerabilities keep driving this cost higher. 🍁 Local Example: Just earlier this year the City of Hamilton experienced a cybersecurity breach and ransomware attack. The cause of the breach has not been revealed but it highlights the vulnerability of even large municipal IT networks such as theirs. 🚦While the traffic industry has embraced high-tech innovations, one major vulnerability remains: the #2 key. This $10 eBay purchase can unlock most traffic cabinets in North America, posing a serious cybersecurity risk. 🔒 We're partnering with Genetec to bring their Smart Cabinet Locks to the Canadian market, addressing this critical issue. Contact us to learn more! Unauthorized entry into an ITS cabinet not only provides access to control connected intersections but could also allow access to the entire network of traffic controllers and camera feeds. In addition, cabinets have active network connections to provincial and municipal agencies, putting them at serious risk of cyber-attack. You can also watch our webinar, "Genetec Smart Cabinet Locks," here: https://lnkd.in/g47XJZ3W sales@ramuddendigital.ca 888-826-6349 #CyberSecurity #TrafficSafety #Innovation

This week, ransomware attacks have severely impacted city governments in Michigan and New York, leading to the temporary shutdown of Traverse City and Newburgh City Hall. Officials have taken comprehensive measures to protect data and maintain essential services, with the FBI and state police aiding in recovery efforts. While emergency services remain operational, other city functionalities have been disrupted. The recent ransomware attacks on US city governments continue to highlight a critical vulnerability in our public infrastructure. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a stark reminder of the potential for significant disruption to essential services and citizen data privacy. These incidents serve as a call to action for cities to prioritize cybersecurity, invest in robust digital infrastructure, and collaborate with federal agencies to enhance their resilience against future cyber threats. For businesses and professionals, especially in the cybersecurity and IT sectors, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity to develop and implement solutions that can protect our communities and their operational capabilities. #Cybersecurity #ThoughtLeadership #CriticalInfrastructure #Leadership #ShieldsUp https://lnkd.in/gZguAuBd