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Lubbock’s city websites are finally back up after a nasty brush with malicious code. It’s a solid reminder to keep a close watch on your bank statements and personal info if you’ve used any city portals lately.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The proposal suggests potential annual savings of $2 to $4 million.
County taxpayers and staff through improved efficiency and security.
Anyone who used the city's online payment portals recently and now has to worry about their private info being out there.
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The county is considering a partnership with a local firm to manage IT and cybersecurity, which could save millions annually.
The county is adding a 'Fraud Notify' system to help residents catch potential property fraud early. It won't stop fraud from happening, but it will alert owners if a document is filed under their name.
City of Lubbock restores websites after finding 'potentially malicious code' on computer Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
How One Texas County Stopped a Ransomware Attack wsj.com