{"id":66899,"date":"2024-01-18T14:40:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=66899"},"modified":"2024-01-18T14:40:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:40:02","slug":"ransomware-attacks-take-a-heavy-toll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/ransomware-attacks-take-a-heavy-toll\/","title":{"rendered":"Ransomware Attacks Take a Heavy Toll"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cybersecurity Professionals Report Psychological and Physical Strain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ransomware attacks are causing psychological and physical harm to cybersecurity professionals, according to research from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infosec professionals report stress, burnout, and serious health issues linked to dealing with ransomware incidents. The study reveals cases of hospitalization, heart attacks, and even suicidal thoughts among security specialists. 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