CISA's Krebs provides closed-door briefing to senators on ransomware threat

Lawmakers emerged from a Wednesday briefing on ransomware convinced of the severity of the threat -- and the urgent need to expand awareness through all levels of government and help ensure access to relevant cybersecurity tools.

“What we learned is that A) it's a problem, B) It's widespread and increasing, and C) companies and institutions -- governments, state governments, local governments -- there are things they can do to protect themselves, but they have to take active measures to do...