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The Hacker News |
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1098214 |
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2019-05-08 01:08:01 (vue: 2019-05-08 15:00:35) |
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Baltimore City Shuts Down Most of Its Servers After Ransomware Attack |
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For the second time in just over a year, the city of Baltimore has been hit by a ransomware attack, affecting its computer network and forcing officials to shut down a majority of its computer servers as a precaution.
Ransomware works by encryption files and locking them up so users can't access them. The attackers then demand a ransom amount, typically in Bitcoin digital currency, in |
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Ransomware
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