| MOST POPULAR Biz Beat: Cyber Hit on Gov Tech Company
The way that GT readers flocked to our coverage of a cyberincident impacting Tyler Technologies is further evidence of the company’s widespread penetration into state and local government. Initial reports pointed to a ransomware attack on the company’s internal systems, and a later post on Tyler’s website acknowledged login attempts that seemed suspicious. Tyler offered guidance to clients that included resetting their passwords. Report: Trump v. Biden on Tech
This week was a busy one in the presidential campaign, with the first debate last Tuesday and the more recent announcement of President Trump’s positive COVID-19 test. Before those two things hit the news cycle, however, ITIF published their analysis of how the two camps compare when it comes to technology. The report identifies differences between Biden and Trump in areas like support for research and development and regulation of online platforms. Phishing in Washington
Agencies in Washington state are getting hammered by phishing emails, GT reported this week, using legitimate-looking electronic communications to deploy malware that can wreak havoc on state operations. Activating the state’s Emergency Operations Center in response, Gov. Inslee and officials at WaTech report that state services have not been significantly disrupted. Digital License Plates Rev Up
Electronic license plates packed with digital functionality are seeing increased interest. Reviver, the company that sells the technology in California and Arizona, is planning to announce expansion into four additional states in the coming weeks. While more expensive than traditional registration stickers, e-plates will soon offer the ability to pay for parking and tolls wirelessly. | 