US Pres Joe Biden Investigates Latest Ransomware Cyber Attack
US President Joe Biden has ordered all US intelligence agencies to investigate the ransomware attack that targeted Kaseya's computer network management tool. Reportedly, about 200 businesses were encrypted and about 1,000 businesses were targeted. Biden has requested the agencies to respond swiftly towards whoever is responsible, even if the attack originated from Putin's Russia.
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Cyberattack Hits 200 Businesses In United States
A cyberattack targeted Kaseya's computer network management tool, leading the US IT firm to advise organizations to halt servers to avoid ransomware. "We are in the process of investigating the root cause of the incident, but we recommend that you immediately shut down your VSA server until you receive further notice from us," Kaseya said in Reddit. Reportedly, about 200 businesses were encrypted.
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