There have been well publicized news stories regarding cybersecurity attacks, typically involving data breaches in very large companies. However there have been ransomware attacks on smaller organizations, including businesses and hospitals here in Indiana. If it can happen to the owner of Big Guy Signs, it can happen to any small business.
It only took cybercriminals two minutes to take control of every computer in the small business, and they demanded ransom of $500 – $600 for every infected computer. Mr. Collins decided not to pay the ransom and worked with a backup service to restore all his data.
According to a story posted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ransomware threats are on the rise. https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/ransomware-on-the-rise. Ransomware is a type of malware that infects computers and restricts access to or threatens destruction of the files on that computer unless a ransom is paid.
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