Reuters reports a ransomware attack on technology management software from Florida-based supplier Kaseya potentially affected up to 1,500 businesses around the world. Hackers entered systems using Kaseya's software, taking over databases while encrypting the affected companies' customers files. Kaseya acknowledged a potential attack and advised companies to shut down potentially affected systems. Editor's note: IAPP Staff Writer Joe Duball recently discussed all things ransomware with Ice Miller's Guillermo Christensen and Morrison & Foerster's Alex Iftimie.
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