Ransomware Goes Mainstream (CBS)
Big Media is jumping on the cyber crime storyline. And for good reason! Ransomware attacks are taking a growing toll on government agencies, hospitals and many other organizations.The story details some of this year's biggest incident's, including public school closures and delayed surgeries at compromised hospitals. In a case
Hacking Goes Mainstream (CNN)
The volume and severity of cyber attacks on American businesses has caught the attention of Big Media. CNN's report explains the steps hackers take, and each attack "starts innocently enough, with an email. But when someone clicks the link inside, hackers quickly take over." "The most common way for attackers
INFIMA's Blog "How To"
At INFIMA, we believe we're all in the fight together. That fight can only be won by changing online behaviors. Attackers will continue exploiting human errors until we patch these vulnerabilities. Our blog posts are quick and to the point so we can effectively share new insights to stay ahead
Auto Plants Halted After Supplier Breach
At least two Indiana automotive plants were forced to stop work after a successful cyber attack on a key supplier. “The FBI is aware of a ransomware attack and the significant impact that the attack has had on certain companies in the state of Indiana."After receiving word of the
School Cyber Attacks Are Surging
As many as 500 individual grade schools have been compromised by cyber criminals this year alone. "Schools are particularly vulnerable because a successful ransomware attack has the potential to disrupt lesson plans or even delay the start of the academic year."Recent headlines include schools in Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Nebraska,
Smaller Medical Providers Get Burned by Cyber Attacks
Wyoming's Campbell County Health suffered a debilitating attack last month. Cyberattacks like this are pummeling doctors, dentists and community hospitals around the country, causing some to turn away patients and others to close their doors permanently.With the hospital unable to provide critical services, patients were transferred to facilities as
NC State Bar Victim of Cyber Attack
If any profession knows how to value its time (or downtime), it's the legal profession! With the attack on North Carolina's Bar this week, we can expect greater focus on cyber protections across the legal industry. This only compounds the top-of-mind cyber security concerns for Law Firms. Everyone knows Law
IRS - Taxes. Security. Together.
In response to the overwhelming number of attacks on tax professionals, the IRS convened its Security Summit to provide guidance to the industry on cyber security and data protection. Out of this year’s summit, the IRS and partners developed the “Taxes-Security-Together Checklist.” All of the elements in the Checklist
