Albemarle County, Virginia, discovered irregularities in its IT infrastructure under a sophisticated ransomware attack. The breach was quickly recognized by cybersecurity experts as a ransomware deployment, a type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment to decrypt it. This type of malware is frequently used in conjunction with data exfiltration for extortion. Despite robust […] The post Ransomware Attack on Albemarle County Exposes Residents’ Personal Information appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
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