The Weather Channel was briefly kicked off air after getting hit with a ransomware attack

Business Insider
By Cadie ThompsonApr 19, 2019, 2:02 pm129 pts
The Weather Channel suffered a ransomware attack on Thursday morning. The network was knocked off air for over an hour as a result of the malware attack. Ransomware is a type of malware used by cybercriminals to lock up a target's computer or network. Once the malicious software is installed, it holds your…

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