Homeland Security Secretary Calls Ransomware Threats a Top Priority

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that dealing with ransomware will be a top priority, highlighting the growing threat of the data-scrambling software. Ransomware — which effectively holds files and networks hostage unless a payment is made — has steadily climbed to the top of America’s security agenda as the criminals behind it become increasingly well-resourced.

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