MADISON, Wis. - Attorney General Josh Kaul is warning Wisconsinites to be aware of ever-evolving ransomware threats.
A news release says the COVID-19 health crisis has increased online dependence, which has increased the chance of Wisconsinite exposure to cybersecurity crimes. To date, the FBI has received 41 ransomware reports in Wisconsin this year, compared to 30 reports total in 2020.