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Ransomware And The Defense Industrial Base

Smart Data Collective

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is always under constant ransomware attacks. The malicious actors behind these attacks often block access to sensitive government data, intellectual property, and even trade secrets until they get paid. This can potentially harm a government’s military capabilities and operations. According to the Symantec Internet Security Threat Report of 2016, governments’ growing dependence on information technology makes them vulnerable to ransomware attacks.