11 Oct Security Breach – 11 Oct 2024
Phishing is the most prevalent cyber threat that businesses face today, and one of the most dangerous since hackers are now have access to AI technology. Many seriously damaging cyberattacks, such as ransomware and business email compromise (BEC), often begin with a phishing email. Blocking phishing messages from reaching employees is crucial to reducing the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches. But it’s a daunting task. We can help.
Phishing attempts can be difficult for employees to spot, especially since today’s more sophisticated phishing attacks make use of AI technology. This is why it is essential that all businesses conduct regular Cybersecurity awareness training that includes phishing simulation which is an extremely effective way to educate employees about phishing.
Recent Breaches
Australia – Bloom Hearing Specialists – Healthcare
Exploit: Ransomware
Risk to Business: Severe: Bloom Hearing Specialists has disclosed a ransomware attack that may have exposed the sensitive data of thousands of customers. The exposed data may include a patient’s bank details, records and insurance information. The clinic said that it is investigating the incident in concert with the local authorities. Some or all of the stolen data may soon be published on the dark web. Bloom Hearing Specialists has over 200 locations in Australia and New Zealand.
United States – Wayne County, Michigan – Government
Exploit: Ransomware
Risk to Business: Extreme: Wayne County, Michigan is dealing with a cyberattack that has shut down all government websites and limited the operations of several offices. Corrections officers within the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office have struggled to process inmates, the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office has had issues collecting taxes online and the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office closed early on Wednesday. Impacted services have been transitioned to backup processes to maintain operations, and the county expects to have services restored soon.
Talk to a TCT team member today about implementing cyber security plan for your business.
Robert Brown
11/10/2024
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