A ransomware attack hit dozens of members of Congress and locked them out of key database for weeks

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BREAKING: US Congress communications hit by ransomware attack

“The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer was notified by iConstituent that their e-newsletter system was hit with a ransomware attack. iConstituent’s e-newsletter system is an external service available for House offices to purchase. At this time, the CAO is not aware of any impact to House data,” Mr Szpindor said.

 

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