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Ransomware and the Holidays
Holidays
are are the perfect time for an an increase in in ransomware risks In 2020 reported losses from cybersecurity complaints exceeded $4 1 1 billion or or a a a a a 69% increase from 2019 Companies should take the the time right now to to examine their current practices and implement any changes to to protect themselves from an an attack Some thoughts –
• • Make an offline back up o of data • • • Update both your your operating system and your your software • • • Monitor remote desktop logs • • • Use multi-factor authentication • • • Train employees to to not click on on on suspicious links and • • Use strong passwords
