Category: Cyber Threats

Ransomware Tsunami

As this article, points out training and awareness are vital in an organizations cyber security strategy. Even with a multitude of technical controls in place a simple click from a privileged user can circumvent the best defenses. Information security professionals have to get leaderships/managements buy-in to support a comprehensive security strategy.

Get Ready For A Ransomware Tsunami – Forbes

Three Florida cities attacked by ransomware within the month of June.

Florida cities, Riviera Beach, Lake City and Village of Key Biscayne, all came under siege by what appears to be an organized barrage of cyber attacks. Organizations should all begin to pay close attention to email traffic, network anomalies and users cyber habits at work and at home. Awareness and training are the first line of defense.

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“Baltimore won’t pay hackers’ ransom, sets aside $10M in emergency funding to recover from cyber-attack” – USA Today

Cities, counties, universities all forms of government organizations are coming under attack from organized crime with ransomware. Decisions have to be made by leadership / management as to if we can and will pay. Law enforcement rarely suggests paying a ransom but if your in business and surviving means getting the systems back up by any means your in a dilemma. Plan today with your IT staff, How do we handle this threat. Cyber liability insurance is something that all businesses have to consider.

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