A ransomware attack on Baltimore's city government has led to increased calls for the adoption of blockchain technology. However, the statement does not clarify what triggered a system-wide failure. The Baltimore City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night in favor of a resolution that would urge state and federal agencies to adopt blockchain-based technologies as part of their cybersecurity strategies. The attack in Baltimore meant all property deals had to be put on hold after the attackers targeted computer systems needed to complete them.
A ransomware attack on Baltimore's city government has led to increased calls for the adoption of blockchain technology. The Baltimore City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night in favor of a resolution that would urge state and federal agencies to adopt blockchain-based technologies as part of their cybersecurity strategies. The attack in Baltimore meant all property deals had to be put on hold after the attackers targeted computer systems needed to complete them.