What is ransomware? A data security attack that freezes computer data, but leaves the business, such as a hospital, otherwise functioning so that services are not disrupted. A ransom is asked for and in exchange the data is liberated.
What statutes are states amending? Computer crimes to apply extortion to computer violations
What specific statutory tweaks is California considering after ransomware attacks at California hospitals?
- defines ransomware
- makes it a crime to use ransomware
- the criminal offense is punishable by 2-4 years in jail and a $10,000 fine
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