The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI published a joint alert on the activity associated with the infamous SamSam ransomware.
The SamSam hackers extorted over 200 organizations, including public institutions, municipalities, and hospitals, they have caused over $30 million in losses.
In March 2018, computer systems in the City of Atlanta were infected by ransomware, the cyber attack was confirmed by the City officials.
