In recent months, the fallout from ransomware attacks has received widespread public attention. In May, the Colonial Pipeline shutdown sparked panic buying and gas shortages along the East Coast. — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS
As ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc on US police departments, school districts and city and county governments, some state legislators say they’ve had enough.
At least three states – New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania – are considering legislation that would ban state and local government agencies from paying ransom if they’re attacked by cybercriminals. A similar bill in Texas died in committee earlier this year.
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