Ransomware attack hits Port of San Diego

Ransomware is not going anywhere. As if we needed a reminder. 

The Port of San Diego confirmed today in a press release that it was the victim of a cyberattack that affected several important computer systems and left port officials struggling to maintain some daily operations. It's not good, and, as of the time of this writing, remains unresolved. 

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The port, established in 1962, is the fourth largest in California and entrusted with not only supervising shipping coming and going, but also 34 miles of waterfront. In short, this is not the organization you want ground to a halt as a result of a ransomware-fueled cyberattack.  Read more...

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