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DoJ Reports Thousands Of Complaints Of Ransomware Totaling Millions Of Dollars Since 2005

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, March 30th, 2016

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DoJ Reports Thousands Of Complaints Of Ransomware Totaling Millions Of Dollars Since 2005

Since 2005 the Department of Justice has received nearly 8,000 complaints of hijacked computer systems totaling more than $57 million in ransom and other related costs, the department said in a response to questions from chairman and ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.The Justice Department said in a March 4 letter to Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), the ranking member on the committee, that in the past 11 year its Internet Crime Complaint Center has had…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]