Security News > 2020 > October > Louisiana Calls Out National Guard to Fight Ransomware Surge
2020-10-23 20:28
The National Guard has been called in to help stop a series of government-focused ransomware attacks in Louisiana, according to a report.
The Louisiana National Guard has declined to comment on the incidents.
This is not the first time that Louisiana has called out the National Guard to combat cyberattacks.
Declaring the state of emergency allowed coordination between cybersecurity experts from the National Guard, Louisiana State Police and the Office of Technology Services.
Ransomware attacks continue to surge in all sectors.
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https://threatpost.com/louisiana-national-guard-ransomware/160508/