US services giant Cognizant latest MSP to be hit by ransomware
MSP targeted by Maze ransomeware which threatens to publish company's stolen files online

US IT services giant Cognizant was the victim of a ransomware attack last week which caused disruption to customers, the firm has said. The attack happened on Friday night and the company immediately...
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