Last Friday, Bristol Airport was the victim of a ransomware attack. For two days the display screens were rendered useless and contingency measures such as whiteboards were used.
Although “The indications are that this was a speculative attempt rather than a targeted attack on Bristol Airport”, we know that usually cyber criminals cast a wide net in the hopes of catching a few victims.
Ransomware is a type of malware from crypto virology that threatens to publish the victim’s personal data or permanently block access to it unless a ransom is paid. While some simple ransomware may lock the system without damaging any files, more advanced malware uses a technique called crypto viral extortion. It encrypts the victim’s files, making them inaccessible, and demands a ransom payment to decrypt them
We can’t emphasise enough the importance of having strong cyber security measurements at work.
Having educated staff is the first line of defence against a cyber attack. And one of the easiest rules to impose is to never open an email that looks suspicious. At Solutions 4 IT, we can help your business by training your staff on Cyber Security in flexible programmes. These programmes cover everything you need to know about Cyber threats and awareness such as phishing emails and social engineering. Click here to learn more about these training programmes.
Check this link for more details on how to keep your data secure.
