More than 100 years’ worth of Lake City’s municipal records were hijacked by unidentified hackers who encrypted the city’s computer systems and demanded more than $460,000 in ransom. Source: They Paid Nearly a Half Million in Ransom. Where’s the Data?
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At least one head rolls after second Florida city pays gigantic ransom demand to ransomware gang. Source: Florida city fires IT employee after paying ransom demand last week | ZDNet
Recovery can cost more than the ransom. Source: Paying ransom in cyber attacks may be cities’ best bet
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