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Cyber

US Government Creates Website For Ransomware Resources

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 15th, 2021

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US Government Creates Website For Ransomware Resources

Seeking to speak with one voice to help combat a rapidly growing cyber threat, the federal government on Thursday launched a new website it bills as a “one-stop hub” to provide resources aimed at mitigating risks from ransomware. The StopRansomware.gov site was launched by the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, and federal partners, and includes tips and best practices to avoid becoming a victim of ransomware and for responding to an incident, a slew of federally-available resources, and a…

Congress

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Unmanned Systems

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