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Beware of the WannaCry Cyber Attack – it’s not over yet!

Overview Below are some frequently asked questions about the WannaCry cyber attack that affected over 150 countries and targeted old Windows systems.   Where can I find more information? Refer to the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team post for complete details: https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA17-132A   How did this attack happen? It was [...]

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Ransomware does not have to succeed

Unlike many other cyber attacks and malware types, the goal of ransomware is as well-known as the method: Critical data is encrypted until the victim pays for the key. For some industries, the question isn’t whether organizations will be hit, but when. After that, the questions tend toward the practical: [...]

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