US Mayors Vow to Reject Ransomware Payment Demands

Ascent_infosec24 Jul, 2019News

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has unanimously resolved not to give in to any ransom demands from the hackers. This is coming after a series of cyber shakedowns that have extorted millions from city governments. Considering the number of ransomware targeting cities and municipalities has grown both in frequency and intensity, the resolution, while not legally binding, establishes an official position that U.S. mayors aren�t going to take it anymore.