Us Traces Ransomware Attacks to 2 People Working for Cybersecurity Firms
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US authorities have linked ransomware attacks to two individuals working for cybersecurity firms, raising questions about the intersection of cybersecurity and cybercrime; commenters express skepticism and surprise at the revelation.
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