Hackers Target Multiple US Cities and Demand Payments in Crypto

Hackers are crippling cities across the US by stealing their money and infecting the computers of government employees with ransomware. These bad actors demand that victims make payments in Bitcoin (BTC) to regain access to a compromised network. 

Small cities are the most vulnerable   

According to Camden News, 114 municipalities in the state of Arkansas have been targeted by cybercriminals over the last two years.      

Cybersecurity expert Stephen Addison explains that small cities are more susceptible to such black swan events since they have outdated equipment. 

“What these [criminals] have learned is that small towns tend to have outdated systems,” Addison said.