| Attack Date | Entity | Location | Entity Type | Ransom Paid | Amount Paid | FOIA Req | AV Before | AV After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05 | City of Baltimore | Baltimore, Maryland | Municipality | No | $ | Yes | ESET | ESET |
| 2019-01 | Salisbury Police Department | Salisbury, Maryland | Municipality | Unknown | $ | Yes | ||
| 2018-03 | Baltimore Emergency Services | Baltimore, Maryland | Municipality | No | $ | Yes | ESET | ESET |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Education | Unknown | $ |
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