Out of about 350 sampled public sector entities and municipalities, report says 38% will suffer ransomware attacks this year, up from 31% last year (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal:
Out of about 350 sampled public sector entities and municipalities, report says 38% will suffer ransomware attacks this year, up from 31% last year  —  Online extortionists search for vulnerabilities, offer instructions on how to pay in bitcoin  —  Town officials in Rockport, Maine …

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