Ransomware attacks on cities are rising – authorities must stop paying out

2019-09-10T13:05:00

A ransomware campaign that targeted 23 US cities across Texas has raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of local governments and public services to cyber-attacks, writes David S. Wall, professor of Criminology, University of Leeds

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