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U.S. Suffers Over 7 Ransomware Attacks An Hour. It's Now A National Security Risk
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U.S. Suffers Over 7 Ransomware Attacks An Hour. It's Now A National Security Risk

The United States suffered 65,000 ransomware attacks last year – or over seven an hour. And it will likely get worse.What was previously seen as a nuisance is fast becoming a national security problem as cybercriminals target key parts of the country's infrastructure.

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The White House has issued a rare open letter to companies calling on them to treat the threat of ransomware attacks with greater urgency
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The White House has issued a rare open letter to companies calling on them to treat the threat of ransomware attacks with greater urgency

White House Statement: "All organizations must recognize that no company is safe from being targeted by ransomware, regardless of size or location," Neuberger writes. "We urge you to take ransomware crime seriously and ensure your corporate cyber defense match the threat."

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