Friday, the largest cyber-attack in history hit 150 different countries. The ransomware, known as WannaCry, infects via a link in a malicious email, encrypts the local files, and spreads to other computers. It then demands a ransom of $300 in bitcoin for the unlock key.
What can, should, and must you do, immediately, to protect your business? For starters, ensure that all computers are patched to the latest Windows update (Mac computers are unaffected).
- Lessons from a ransomware attack
- 10 key elements of any data security policy to safeguard your company
- If you think your small business isn’t at risk for cybercrime, think again
- The 10 essential cybersecurity training issues for your employees
- A not-so-subtle reminder about the need for cybersecurity training
- Why aren’t you training your employees on cybersecurity?
As WannaCry harshly illustrates, a cyber-incident is not an if issue for your business, it’s a when issue. And if you continue to ignore cybersecurity preparedness, when you are breached, you will regret your ignorance.
