In February, a cyber incident affecting Anne Arundel County was identified as a ransomware attack. The attack compromised systems, prompting investigations and efforts to restore operations, emphasizing the increasing threat of cybercrime to local government.

FBI warns of ongoing scam that uses deepfake audio to impersonate government officials
The FBI has issued a warning about a malicious messaging campaign using deepfake technology, or AI-generated voice audio, to impersonate senior US government officials. The