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Cognizant confirms Maze ransomware assault, says customers face disruption

Maze, a data-stealing ransomware, in most cases publishes the knowledge if a ransom isn't paid.
Maze, a data-stealing ransomware, typically publishes the data if a ransom is not paid.

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