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Ransomware attacks in US BSA filings up 68% with Russia linked to two thirds

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New FinCEN analysis highlights a significant increase in ransomware attacks cited in BSA filings.

Ransomware is continuing to pose a significant threat to US critical infrastructure sectors, businesses, and the public, the new Financial Trend Analysis from The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows. And Russia is linked to almost 75% of attacks.

Since 2020, ransomware-related incidents have increased substantially, with 602 incidents filed

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