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Cyberattack Prompts Los Angeles School District To Shut Down Its Computer Systems

Such attacks have become a growing threat to U.S. schools, with several high-profile incidents reported since last year.
By Stefanie Dazio, Frank Bajak and Zeke Miller, AP

Low-Profile Ransomware Attacks Continue As High-Profile Cases Slow

Cyberattacks have interrupted schools, hospitals, government and an array of businesses across the country.
By Eric Tucker and Alan Suderman Washington, AP

Criminals In Historically Large, Global Cyberattack Demand $70 Million Ransom

Members of the cybercriminal group REvil demanded $70 million to unlock computer systems belonging to Kaseya, a global software company.
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FBI Director: Don't Pay Ransomeware Payments To Hackers After Cyberattacks

In the past month, major companies have participated in multimillion-dollar transactions aimed at getting their systems back online.
By Eric Tucker, AP

DOJ Recovers Multimillion Dollar Ransom Payment After Pipeline Cyberattack

The operation to recover the cryptocurrency from Russia-based hacker group Darkside reflects an increasingly aggressive approach to deal with such threats.
By Eric Tucker, AP

Technological, Legal Hurdles Hinder U.S. Response To Ransomware Gangs

Here's why the United States, believed to have the world’s greatest cyber capabilities, has looked so powerless against cyberattacks.
By Alan Suderman, AP

JBS Says Most Meat Plants Will Be Working Wednesday After Ransomware Attack

JBS said the cyberattack affected servers supporting its operations in North America and Australia. Backup servers weren’t affected.
By Rod McGuirk and Dee-ann Durbin, AP

Colonial Pipeline Reportedly Paid $5 Million Ransom After Hack

The temporary shutdown of the pipeline led to a hike in gas prices and prompted panicked consumers to buy fuel.
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Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations After Cyberattack On Fuel Supply Lines

The biggest fuel pipeline in the U.S. had halted service after becoming the victim of a ransomware attack that cut off deliveries to the East Coast.
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Cyberattack On U.S. Fuel Pipeline Linked To 'DarkSide' Criminal Gang

The worst cyberattack to date on critical U.S. infrastructure has shuttered 45% of the East Coast’s fuel supply.
By MAE ANDERSON and FRANK BAJAK, AP