A ransomware gang launched an attack on the information technology systems of Alabama city of Florence in May, as this attack came despite warnings by cybersecurity firms about possible hacker infiltration into the city’s infrastructure. On June 8, it has been reported by KrebsOnSecurity that city officials intend to pay a ransom of nearly $300,000 by citing concerns that failing to do so may result in private citizens having their personal data leaked. If paid, the ransom wi