Commentary
The United States could be under attack. In 2020, the country experienced 1,389 ransomware attacks, averaging 3.8 attacks per day.
A year later, the number of attacks had risen to 2,690, representing a 92.7 percent increase, according to Security Magazine.
This year, things have gotten considerably worse. In the last 12 months, ransomware attacks have risen by 13 percent. More worryingly, an increasing number of hospitals are being targeted by bad actors.
The aim of these attacks? To disrupt the very places that provide vital services to people in need.
Every 11 seconds, somewhere in the world, a ransomware attack occurs. These attacks, which have become increasingly sophisticated over the years, implant malware or malicious software that blocks access to vital data and/or computer systems….