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Worldwide CrowdStrike IT outage causing delays at BWI Airport, Windows computers crashing

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the State of Maryland’s response to the global technology outage involving CrowdStrike software and Microsoft operating systems: “I have been fully briefed on the global technology outage involving CrowdStrike software and Microsoft operating systems, and I continue to receive regular updates from our state public safety and cybersecurity teams. Our administration […]

One-third of Americans impacted by massive healthcare data breach

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A healthcare data breach has impacted up to one-third of all Americans, according to a new alert from the Maryland Attorney General’s office. The breach, which occurred in February 2024 at the national electronic data clearinghouse Change Healthcare, also leaked sensitive health and personal data online, the alert said. The clearinghouse is used by tens of thousands of healthcare […]

Maryland grand jury indicts Russian national in Ukraine cyberattack

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—The U.S. has charged a Russian national, Amin Timovich Stigal, with hacking into and destroying computer systems and data of the Ukrainian government ahead of Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country last year. The indictment, which was returned by a grand jury in Maryland on Wednesday, alleges that Stigal, 22, was part of a Russian cyber unit that launched […]

Maryland grants $9 million to boost tech innovation

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Commerce has announced that 11 companies will share $9 million in grants to help them expand and grow. The money comes from the Build Our Future Grant Pilot program, which is part of the Governor’s Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The grants range from $1 million to $2 million and will be used to […]

Reward of up to $10 million offered for man wanted by FBI in Maryland

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Additional details regarding Stigal’s indictment have been released. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A reward of up to $10 million is being offered for a man who is wanted by the FBI in Maryland. Amin Timovich Stigal is wanted for his alleged involvement in criminal cyber activities targeting Ukrainian critical infrastructure between August 2021 and February 2022. During that time, […]

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Skimming device located at Towson business

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Police are warning residents after a skimming device was found at a business in the Towson area. Authorities say a skimmer was placed on a self-checkout register at the Wawa located at 1620 East Joppa Road (21286). The device has since been removed but shoppers should monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity. Anyone who may have been affected […]

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Governor Moore swears In five new executive leaders

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders to key positions in state government. The five appointments are part of the 2024 legislative session. Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. Rai is a higher education advocate with more than 30 years of experience championing access to higher education and improving student success […]

Attorney General Brown urges FTC to update children’s online privacy rules

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, including Maryland’s Anthony G. Brown, sent a letter (PDF) to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agency to update and strengthen the rules that technology companies must follow when collecting personal data about children online. The letter argues that the current rules, outlined in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which […]

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