Discover how state & local governments can combat ransomware attacks effectively. Learn about impacts, threats, & preventive measures to safeguard data.
Professionals outside the managed IT and trades tend to think about losses in terms of the cryptocurrency demands made by hackers. While extortion drives the criminal scheme, the total cost of a ransomware attack can be more crippling than the payoff alone. Once officials in local municipalities and state agencies understand the full impact of having their sensitive data and networks held hostage. As such, the need for proactive measures becomes a matter of urgency.
This and other sensitive information have also been used to dox political opponents in recent years. Municipal Services Disruptions The greatest threat for politicians and term-appointed officials may be getting ousted by voters. But for residents, critical services can be shut down for significant amounts of time. For example, a recent cyberattack impacted multiple water utility operations in Pennsylvania that used Israeli-made computer systems, according to reports.
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