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Does the phrase "This is happening" have the same meaning as "according to"?

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Rebecca

No, "this is happening" does not have the same meaning as "according to". The phrase "this is happening" just indicates that an an event or an action is occurring or taking place. So in this context, this refers to the ransomware attacks taking place. Ex: This is happening at a rapid speed. Ex: The war is happening.

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