Ransomware attacks soar in a year, data shows

Cybersecurity company Sophos surveyed more than 5,000 mid-sized businesses in 31 countries

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Ransomware attacks soar in a year, data shows

More organisations are being hit with ransomware attacks as the average ransom paid increased nearly fivefold. Cybersecurity company Sophos says it is becoming "increasingly easy for cybercrimin...

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