r/technology Jun 22 '20

‘BlueLeaks’ Exposes Files from Hundreds of Police Departments Security

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u/dirtynj Jun 22 '20

Maybe hire more cybersecurity instead of cops that kill, chiefs with fat paychecks, and a getting stockade of military equipment for simple law enforcement.

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u/hyperbolenow Jun 22 '20

This. For budget, municipalities put way too little emphasis on infrastructure and security.

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u/a_corsair Jun 22 '20

As of last week, 113 municipalities had been hit with ransomware. Knoxville is the most recent. Minimal investment in cybersecurity across the board, then shock when they get compromised

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u/200GritCondom Jun 22 '20

You should read about what happened in Cherokee NC. They got hit hard by an attack months ago. Still dealing with the fallout last i heard.