East Greenwich Suffers Ransomware Attack
Return To ArticleA cyber attack has knocked out some parts of the town computer network in East Greenwich, according to Town Manager Andrew Nota.
It happened at the end of the workday Thursday.
Nota told Eyewitness News the hackers appeared to be employing what’s known as “ransomware,” making a demand of the town and essentially holding their data hostage.
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