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.

Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted