Los Angeles officials plan to launch an unprecedented initiative Tuesday to share information about cybersecurity threats with businesses in the city. Los Angeles hopes to do both, with initial partners including video game maker Riot Games, law firm O'Melveny and Myers and mall operator Westfield. Los Angeles already relies on warnings from the FBI and other governmental organizations to adjust defenses. “We wanted to use this lab as a new toolshed to attract businesses to Los Angeles,” Gorell said. Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and his son Josh bought an esports team for the “Overwatch” League, which likely cost them about $20 million, according to the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 15, 2017 09:56 UTC