Massachusetts School Pays 10K Ransom. Yet, no access to systems.

Leominster Schools’ data, email and website held hostage During the week of April 16th Leominster Schools networks have been infiltrated by malware, rendering data and systems inaccessible to student and staff.  It’s been reported that school’s email system, data and website have been adversely affected and remain crippled as of this writing. Officials have decided Read more about Massachusetts School Pays 10K Ransom. Yet, no access to systems.[…]

Atlanta’s City Systems Succumbs to Ransomware Hit

City of Atlanta Struggling Post-Ransomware Infection Officials have confirmed, Atlanta’s municipal government has been brought to its knees by a ransomware attack — one of the most sustained and consequential cyber-attacks reported against a major American city to date. It is believed the City of Atlanta’s systems were infected with the same ransomware variant, SamSam, that Read more about Atlanta’s City Systems Succumbs to Ransomware Hit[…]