Is the massive global cyberattack enough to get people to care about their online security?
A major cyberattack took the world by storm Friday, hitting 150 countries and affecting 200,000 computers and over 20 hospitals in the U.K. This attack serves as a major wakeup call to both companies and consumers that securing systems and devices is vital. Although this incident should prompt immediate action in increasing security measures, if history repeats itself, it will not. An article on MorningStar goes into detail on why this massive cyberattack will not be enough to convince people to care about their online security.
Are hackers the new pirates? Billionaire superyacht owners can be held to ransom
Cybercriminals have no boundaries when experimenting with ways to successfully carry out a cyberattack. We have seen these criminals prove time after time just how creative they can be when choosing their victims, but who have these hackers chosen as their newest targets? Ransomware operators have now made targets of superyacht owners.
Ransomware Increasingly Targets the Little Guys
Identified by the U.S. Department of Justice as 2017’s “biggest cyberthreat”, ransomware is making a name for itself across the board. While you may think, cybercriminals are only after large corporations like hospitals or banks, the focus is increasingly shifting towards targeting smaller organizations, who may be more vulnerable. An article on The Parallax tells us why cybercriminals are targeting small businesses and how to prevent them from successfully carrying out a ransomware attack.
Downtime of a Ransomware Attack – Costly Concern
We all know that ransomware can be detrimental to businesses, but just how much could an attack cost your business? According to a survey released by Imperva, on average a ransomware attack could cost businesses anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 dollars per day.
TV Show – Chicago Med a Ransomware Victim
You know ransomware is a real threat when it starts showing up on TV shows. Chicago Med is a victim of a ransomware attack on the hospital. It is time to be concerned in real life!