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Defense contractor CPI knocked offline by ransomware attack

Unique: The radar and virtual struggle technology maker was once knocked offline in January and recovery is still under approach.
Exclusive: The radar and electronic warfare technology maker was knocked offline in January and recovery is still under way.

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Author: Zack Whittaker

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Zack Whittaker has recently written 7 articles on similar topics including :
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  2. "Sources say the Ryuk ransomware is to blame". (September 28, 2020)
  3. "A ransomware group known as CLOP was behind the March attack". (April 27, 2020)
  4. "The company has 55 fertility clinics across the U.S". (November 26, 2020)
  5. "A U.S. defense agency charged with providing information technology and communications support to the U.S. government, including the president and other senior officials, says its network may have been compromised". (February 20, 2020)
  6. "Maze, a data-stealing ransomware, typically publishes the data if a ransom is not paid". (April 18, 2020)
  7. "The WastedLocker ransomware, used by a notorious Russian hacking group, is said to be to blame". (July 25, 2020)
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