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America's Data Held Hostage: Case Studies in Ransomware Attacks on American Companies
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Abstract
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, on behalf of Ranking Member Rob Portman, issued a report regarding ransomware. The Committee studied ransomware, a type of cyberattack used to obtain users' information and used as a means to extort money. The report aims to provide information to companies and agencies that can prepare for and respond to ransomware attacks. The report found several ways to act against a ransomware attack such as maintaining offline backups and encrypting sensitive data. The report also found that ransomware is a threat to agencies of any size or sophistication.
Date
2022-03-23
Document Type
Senate Minority Staff Report
Serial Number
Document Length
51 pages
Congress
117
Relation
DOI
Keywords
Staff Reports
PAP Major Code
16: Defense
PAP Minor Code
1615: Civil Defense and Homeland Security