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The Threat of Cyber Attacks

13/05/2017 GMT

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Organisations around the world targeted by ransomware attacks

Organisations around the world targeted by ransomware attacks, with hackers demanding payment to restore users' access.

Organisations around the world have been targeted by ransomware attacks, with hackers demanding payment to restore users' access. 

Also in the programme: The Weekend team hit Kiev for the Eurovision Song Contest final. 

(Image: An IT researcher stands next to a giant screen a computer infected in Rennes on 3rd November 2016. Credit: Damien Meyer /AFP/Getty Images)

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