Federal Computers Dodge Global Malware Attack ... This Time
Experts say federal agencies have taken steps to secure networks, but they remain vulnerable.
by Brian Naylor
May 22, 2017
2 minutes
The ransomware attack on worldwide computer networks earlier this month largely spared those of the federal government. While the government dodged a bullet this time, experts say, its systems are still vulnerable — although perhaps less so than in the past.
When the global malware attack — dubbed "WannaCry" — was first detected, a government
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