Local Government Agencies Under Attack
Ransomware criminals have developed a taste for state and local governments across the United States this year, with almost two thirds of ransomware attacks in 2019 directed at government organizations.
Local, county, and state governments, as well as schools, libraries, courts and other entities have all been under heavy fire from cyber-crooks.
Researchers at Barracuda Networks have identified more than 70 ransomware attacks on state and local government in 2019, including 22 communities in the State of Texas alone.
