Economics Should Baltimore Have Paid a Ransom to End a Cyberattack on City Infrastructure? While the cost to combat the malware will be in the millions—as opposed to a $100,000 ransom—paying cyber criminals could set a dangerous precedent. Josephine Wolff
News in Brief Is the Census Bureau Prepared to Cope With Potential Cyber Attacks? The 2020 census will be the first in the nation's history to be conducted electronically, which will also mean more potential for outside interference. Kriston Capps
News in Brief Assessing the Threat of a Cyberwar With Iran The country's increased use of cyberattacks against the United States is a worrying sign toward potential future conflicts. Dorothy Denning