"As Ransomware Rages, Debate Heats up on Response"

Ransomware attacks on municipalities are growing as indicated by recent incidents in which Baltimore, Atlanta, Riviera Beach, and more, have fallen victim to such attacks. The victims of these attacks have had to make difficult decisions as to whether ransoms should be paid. Baltimore City officials decided to not give into the demands for a ransom payment of $76,000 to unlock systems. However, this ransomware attack has cost the city $18 million dollars for the restoration and rebuilding of computer networks. Lake City agreed to pay ransomware attackers 42 bitcoins, which is equivalent to $490,421, to unlock the city's phone and email systems. This article continues to discuss recent ransomware attacks on cities, the significant rise in ransomware incidents, and how victims should respond to such attacks. 

Phys.org reports "As Ransomware Rages, Debate Heats up on Response"