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.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but