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88% of all ransomware is detected in the healthcare industry (Help Net Security)
2016-07-27 13:15

Solutionary found that companies in the healthcare industry had the most ransomware present, accounting for 88 percent of all ransomware detections in Q2. In addition, Cryptowall was the top ransomware variant detected during the quarter, accounting for nearly 94 percent of detections. “Healthcare has been a target for ransomware campaigns because the industry has often paid ransom to retrieve vital customer data quickly. Furthermore, healthcare organizations use an abundance of systems and devices that are … More →


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