Government agencies often use legacy software with unpatched vulnerabilities. Ransomware targets these outdated systems to gain access to sensitive data and critical services. Patch cycles are slow, and updates may break dependent applications. Attackers leverage these gaps to deploy malware with high impact. Legacy exploitation remains a favorite attack vector.
It matters because government services and citizen data are threatened. Modernization is crucial.
It also demonstrates why IT modernization projects are essential for national security.
Ransomware often targets unpatched government legacy systems.
[Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, cisa.gov]