Emsisoft’s report said part of the problem facing those targeted with ransomware is that public sector victims of ransomware are not required to disclose the attacks, which makes it difficult for policymakers to know precisely how many incidents there are, how many demands are paid and what the full cost of the cyberattacks are.
Ransomware hit 2,300+ U.S. government, health care and school facilities in 2020: Report
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Software company Emsisoft said it discovered a flaw earlier this year in BlackMatter ransomware used by cybercriminals.
Ransomware gangs hit by cyber pros in private sector, American agencies
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