REPORT: RANSOMWARE ATTACK DISRUPTED DEPT. OF HEALTH SITES

The Maryland Department of Health is confirming a ransomware attack targeted their website back in December.  Chief Information Security Officer Chip Stewart released a statement yesterday, saying the state was able to address the situation instantly.  He says ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access until a payment is made.  However, it’s still not clear what the motive for the attack was.