A ransomware reality check as US is a top target of attacks
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Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson highlights a new report that reveals nearly half of last year's ransomware attacks targeted industrial organizations in North America.
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In a ransomware attack, hackers will encrypt data on a system and demand a ransom to restore access to the owners. They may also threaten to delete or leak the data if you don't pay. While these attacks tend to target large organizations, some hacker groups will also target individuals.
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