Although it is widely known that ransomware attacks have exploded in frequency and severity, other forms of cyber-related claims also pose a significant risk. (Credit: Den Rise/Shutterstock.com)
On April 26, 2021, leaked data from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department appeared online after the department was hit by a ransomware attack. The data that was posted online included screenshots of arrest records and internal memos.
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