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New York ranks third most vulnerable state for cybercrime, as ransomware grows: State Comptroller

By Aidan Graham
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Posted on October 5, 2023

A recent report released by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has raised significant concerns about the escalating threat of cybercrime in New York State. 

DiNapoli’s investigation revealed a jarring 53% increase in cyberattacks between 2016 and 2022 in the Empire State, with the number of incidents surging from 16,426 to a staggering 25,112 over those four years.

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New York ranks third most vulnerable state for cybercrime, as ransomware grows: State Comptroller

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