Maryland Bill Would Make Owning Ransomware a Criminal Offense

Maryland Bill Would Make Owning Ransomware a Criminal Offense

Lawmakers in the US State of Maryland are debating a new bill that would make it illegal to own and distribute ransomware, and stiffens punishment for ransomware operators. If the bill passes, ...
Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Cities

Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Cities

Targeted ransomware attacks on local US government entities—cities, schools, and police stations—are on the rise. In this blog learn you'll learn why ransomware attacks are successful, what you can do to minimize ...
Baltimore allocates $10 million to emergency funding in wake of ransomware attack

Baltimore allocates $10 million to emergency funding in wake of ransomware attack

Baltimore City’s board has decided to devote a surplus of $10 million toward an emergency ransomware response in the city, after officials refused to pay $80,000 to the attackers. Baltimore City officials ...
Google cuts Baltimore off Gmail as city officials struggle with RobinHood ransomware aftermath

Google cuts Baltimore off Gmail as city officials struggle with RobinHood ransomware aftermath

The city of Baltimore in the US State of Maryland continues to struggle with the aftermath of a cyber incident incurred earlier this month, when attackers held municipal systems at ransom. The ...
Baltimore Struggles to Rebuild Systems after Refusing to Pay Bitcoin Ransom

Baltimore Struggles to Rebuild Systems after Refusing to Pay Bitcoin Ransom

Baltimore is still recovering from the Robbinhood ransomware attack on the city on May 7 and crushed all administrative transactions, payments and communication. The same ransomware hit the City of Greenville in ...