Ransomware variant Crysis is a major cybersecurity threat due to its ability to gain administrative control of systems and encrypt files and usernames. Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable, and must take action to protect their data through offsite and up-to-date backups. Cybersecurity defenses need to be improved, as ransomware attacks are likely to become more prevalent and sophisticated in the future.
Explained: Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack
Industrial control systems leader Johnson Controls is tackling a ransomware attack by hackers Dark Angels, who demand $51 million to release locked data. The attack
