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Ransomware Attacks That Take Over Computer Systems Reaching 'Stratospheric Levels,' Study Finds
Ransomware attacks, where hackers take over computer systems and demand payments for their return, have reached “stratospheric” levels, a new study found.
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The attacks have become national news as they continue to impact daily life, such as when hackers took over a gas pipeline leading to a run on fuel in the southern U.S.
For more information on the study read Knewz.com.