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Justice Department task force to address ransomware attacks on critical organizations SHARE The U.S. Department of Justice has formed a task force that will attempt to address mounting ransomware attacks on critical organizations. The Ransomware and Digital Extortion Task Force will consist of officials from the agency’s National Security Division, Criminal Division, Civil Division, Executive Officer of U.S. Attorneys and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. By identifying ransomware as a priority, the task force will increase training and dedicate more resources t...

© Getty Images The Justice Department this week convened a new task force to address the mounting ransomware cyberattacks on critical U.S. organizations that have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Ransomware and Digital Extortion Task Force, first reported on Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal, will be made of officials from the agency’s National Security Division, Criminal Division, Civil Division, Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys and FBI.   It will be charged with working to ensure the Justice Department prioritizes pursuing cases involving ransomware attacks by increasi...