Funding shortages are forcing some systems to prioritize emergency repairs over digital security.
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Maine-based hotel chain sued for data breach affecting thousands
Maine Course Hospitality Group, a Freeport company with hotels across New England, faces a federal class-action complaint.
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US water systems are facing cyberattacks. Is Maine at risk?
The state has so far avoided the recent wave of infrastructure attacks.
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Farmington schools adopt 10-year technology plan with focus on security, AI
RSU 9 unanimously approved a technology plan emphasizing cybersecurity, device planning, AI support for teachers and more coordinated district communication.
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Farmington schools’ tech plan to guide cybersecurity, AI rules
Regional School Unit 9’s new 10-year technology plan will guide cybersecurity, student and staff access, classroom technology, artificial intelligence and future budget planning.
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Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack
The platform used by Bowdoin College and others for managing grades and assignments went down Thursday while many students were studying for finals.
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Hospital cyberattacks impacted 1/3 of Mainers last year. Lawmakers want to change that.
A new bill would require hospitals to formally prepare for the increasing number of cyberattacks, which can delay care and put patient data at risk.
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Owner of Lewiston hospital vastly underestimated scope of May data breach
St. Mary’s parent Covenant Health initially said fewer than 10,000 patients were affected. It now says the data of 478,000 people, including nearly 285,000 in Maine, was compromised.
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How a Maine couple gave their $1.3 million retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
Larry and Barbara Cook are risking public embarrassment to spare others from a similar trauma. In the process, they’re helping to rewrite federal and state income tax laws related to fraud losses.
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After cyberattacks on both Lewiston hospitals, local legislator looks for solutions
There seem to be few to no protections that ensure patients continue to get care for the most urgent health matters while hospital cyber systems are offline.