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Democratic Lawmakers Urge Agencies to Act on Ransomware

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A congressional letter sent to the heads of four federal agencies expressed an urgent need for the Biden administration to continue combating ransomware. This includes a particular focus on the cryptocurrency infrastructure that is enabling these cyberattacks, four Democratic lawmakers say.

https://www.inforisktoday.co.uk/democratic-lawmakers-urge-agencies-to-act-on-ransomware-a-17716
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