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February 16, 2025

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Justice Dept. IG evaluates efforts to combat ransomware attacks, finds opportunities for metrics

By Sara Friedman / September 23, 2024

A recent report from the Justice Department’s Inspector General recommends improving metrics to track progress and the impact of efforts to address the ransomware threat, as part of an evaluation of DOJ’s approach to combating ransomware attacks.

“The objective of this audit was to assess the Department’s strategy to combat ransomware threats, including its coordination and response to ransomware attacks. Our audit generally covered, but was not limited to, counter-ransomware activities by the Department and the FBI from April 2021...


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