Ransomware attacks on local US government entities are on the rise, with 22 such attacks occurring so far in 2019. US city mayors have decided to stop giving in to extortion demands. The resolution was adopted at the 87th annual meeting of the US Conference of Mayors this week. The rule of thumb should still apply: keep regular, offline backups of your important data, away from prying eyes. Just like businesses bleed revenue from disruption, city systems incur similar material and financial damage from a ransomware attack.”]