WASHINGTON: Hundreds of US municipalities, schools and health organisations have been hit by ransomware in 2019, leading to massive service disruptions, researchers said Oct 2.
The security firm Emsisoft said at least 621 government entities, healthcare providers and school districts, colleges and universities were affected by ransomware in the first nine months of 2019.
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