"the state of Ohio will soon require all counties, cities, townships, school districts, libraries, and other local governments to [...] allow locals to approve ransomware demands during a public meeting"

Ohio law to require local governments to formally approve ransomware payments: Capitol Letter
Local governments have been targeted by cyberattacks and ransomware threats. A new state law will soon require them to have cybersecurity policies: Capitol Letter
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