Ransomware continued to plague major sectors including healthcare, transportation and education in 2024. Attacks led to disruptions in operations, long downtimes, and serious data breaches. Major attacks included disruptions at PIH Health in California, the RIBridges system in Rhode Island, and the school system in Marietta, Georgia. Regardless of a minor dip in reported US attacks in December, the impact of ransomware remained substantial throughout the year.
Man who stole 2 gold bars from Colorado woman in malware scam sentenced to 6 years in prison
Sagar Patel, 27, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Colorado judge for stealing two gold bars from a 79-year-old woman. She
