IC3 Issues Alert on Ransomware

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IC3 Issues Alert on Ransomware [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/10/04/ic3-issues-alert-ransomware ] 
10/04/2019 10:48 AM EDT 
Original release date: October 4, 2019

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an alert on ransomware threats to U.S. businesses and 
organizations. Ransomware is a type of malware designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is 
paid. Cyber criminals often infect organizations with ransomware through email phishing campaigns or exploiting 
vulnerabilities in software or Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the IC3 Alert 
[ https://www.ic3.gov/media/2019/191002.aspx ] and CISAs resource page on ransomware [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/Ransomware ] for more information on protecting against and responding to ransomware.

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