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Rising Cyber Threats and Ransomware Attacks
This chapter explores the increasing danger of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, focusing on recent ransomware incidents involving the group DarkSide. It discusses the motivations behind these attacks and the complexities surrounding ransom payments, while also addressing the government's response to the growing cybercrime epidemic. Additionally, the chapter examines how the reluctance to report breaches impedes effective prevention and prosecution.
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