Auburn launches free 24/7 cyber monitoring for Alabama cities
By WSFA 12 NewsMore than a third of local government agencies across the country were hit by ransomware last year — and cybersecurity leaders say many small towns are especially vulnerable.
Nick Sellers with Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security says the rise of artificial intelligence is making attacks more frequent and more sophisticated.
“When a cyberattack hits a small community, the consequences can go far beyond a frozen computer screen,” Sellers said. Critical services like water systems could be disrupted, utility billing could be shut down, and public safety systems could be impacted.
