Columbus, Ohio, is recovering from a ransomware attack which exposed the private information of 500,000 people. About 84% of the affected systems have been restored, and the mayor plans to bolster the Department of Technology’s staff with a bigger focus on cybersecurity. There is an ongoing debate about whether to extend the deadline for free credit monitoring, which is currently set for 29 November.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to