Louisiana government computers knocked out after ransomware attack

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Louisiana government computers knocked out after ransomware attack

As results from the close gubernatorial election in the southern state await certification.

Louisiana state government computers were knocked out following a ransomware attack, the governor said on Monday, as results from the close gubernatorial election in the southern state await certification. Many state agencies had their servers taken down in response to the attack, Governor John ...

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