Security News > 2019 > June > Baltimore Ransomware Attack Costing City $18 Million

2019-06-07 10:03
City's IT Department Continuing Recovery WorkA month after Baltimore's IT network was hit with the RobbinHood ransomware variant, officials believe the May 7 attack will cost $18 million, which includes recovering and restoring computer systems as well as lost municipal revenue.
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