This is the view of industry commentators, reflecting on the recent spate of three cyberattacks on Florida IT systems and over $1 million in ransom payments. Michela Menting, research director of digital security at ABI Research, commented: “Ransomware demands are becoming so commonplace. In large part, the city managers are to blame. “Smart city planners not only undertake proper cyber risk assessments, but train IT staff in cybersecurity and OT or hire the right professionals. The weakness of smart city security – and payment of ransoms – only encourages criminals.