You’ve seen the headlines. High-profile companies are hit by a cyberattack, and customer information is stolen. But some hacks don’t make headlines. These days, hackers are holding data hostage from public sector organizations like schools, hospitals and utilities. This means that local governments are spending big to clean up after these attacks and prevent new ones. It’s not just bad news for students and patients. Municipal bond holders can also take a hit. WSJ reporter Brenda León joins host Alex Ossola to talk about how municipalities are looking to protect themselves against future breaches.
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The Wall Street Journal
12/11/2023