Ransomware attacks on the United States have diminished significantly and are “now at a level not seen in several years,” according to cybersecurity company Emsisoft. In new research published today, Emsisoft found a marked drop in ransomware attacks on US entities coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 health crisis. In 2019, ransomware impacted 966 government agencies, educational establishments, and healthcare providers in the US. Emsisoft experts who anticipated an even higher number of attacks in 2020 have been pleasantly surprised.
Source: Infosecurity