Edmonton.Citynews.Ca Alberta Allocates $40 Million for Software Upgrades After Cybersecurity Incidents
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The Alberta government is investing $40 million to update or patch 66 legacy software applications following a significant increase in cybersecurity incidents last year. The initiative aims to reduce critical vulnerabilities and enhance security measures, particularly for public-facing software that is closely monitored for suspicious activity. Specific details about the software being upgraded remain undisclosed to prevent further security risks.
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