DHS says it thwarted more than 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
The US Department of Homeland Security reported that it has disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021.
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The US Department of Homeland Security reported that it has disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021.
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