Three-fourths of ransomware attacks in Florida targeted public sector

StateScoop: Publicly disclosed ransomware attacks against entities in Florida spanning more than three years overwhelmingly targeted the public sector, according to a report published this week by researchers at the University of South Florida.

Of 18 incidents the report examined, 14, or 78%, involve a local-government victim. The list of targets includes cities, towns, counties, school districts and the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.

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