TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Many Kansas counties'websites may be at risk as they lack basic protocols that make it easier for hackers to impersonate websites in order to install malware or trick individuals into giving out their personal information.

Out of 105 counties, only eight of them have websites ending in .gov, a domain extension only government officials can control, and 60 counties' URLs start with "http" rather than the more secure "https." Experts say it could be a serious concern for smaller governments during a time of increasing cyberattacks, KCUR-FM reported.

Local governments have in...