Senior Cyber Safety Briefing — November 19, 2025
🏛️ Federal Cybersecurity Support for Local Governments Moves Forward The PILLAR Act has officially passed the House and is moving to the Senate. It extends federal cybersecurity grants that help protect local government systems , including water utilities, libraries, schools, and municipal IT services. Source: Governing Why it matters to seniors: Local governments store property records, tax data, utility account information, and sometimes health-related benefits data. Stronger funding helps keep your personal information safer . 🏥 Health Sector Tightens Cyber Rules for Vendors The Health Sector Coordinating Council released updated cybersecurity contract language for hospitals and medical-device manufacturers. This ensures vendors follow stricter protection standards when handling medical data. Source: AHA Why it matters to seniors: Your medical device data, health-record information, and clinic files may flow through multiple vendors. This update reduces weak points an...