The Jackson County government last week was forced to pay some $400,000 in ransom to cyber-criminals who took over their computer systems. Poor cybersecurity left the county defenseless, enabling hackers to gain control and leaving even federal investigators and cyber-specialists helpless. We know state authorities are making cybersecurity a priority, but this lapse in defense sees Jackson County’s system SINKING…
Carr joins LSU football fight
In the South, college football is religion – and now it’s politics too. Members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) are furious with LSU over its attempts to sign players already in the NFL to come back to college to play for the Tigers. On Wednesday, Attorney General Chris Carr, (presumably at the behest of some big names at UGA) urged the SEC to take “all measures available” against LSU. Thursday, the league heeded that advice, suing LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin. The legal quagmire pitting the conference against itself has LSU SINKING…
