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It’s pretty shameful that in the current crisis we’re seeing ransomware on the rise. It’s even more shameful that organizations involved in fighting the virus seem to be especially at risk. Last year ransomware targeted healthcare more than any other industry, accounting for 29% of total ransomware attacks, according to Beazley’s 2020 Breach Briefing report. Recent events suggest that attacks are up as the COVID-19 virus spreads, with criminals working on the theory that an organization desperate to unlock its data is now more likely to pay.
