by William A. Boeck | May 15, 2017 | Cyber Attack, Cyber Insurance, Ransomware
On May 12, 2017 computers around the world were hit with the largest ransomware attack ever. As of noon Central Time on May 15, 2017 the attack has hit over 200,000 computers in 150 countries. The map below shows the extent of the attack 24 hours after it was...
by William A. Boeck | October 16, 2016 | Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Attack, Healthcare, Internet of Things, Ransomware
It’s October, Halloween is coming, and it’s time for chilling stories. In a post earlier this year I talked about the growing threat of ransomware in hospitals. The attacks continue unabated. Ransomware that prevents access to data and computer systems is...