Described as "unprecedented in scale" and referred to as a "wake-up call" for governments and companies by Microsoft, last Friday's cyber-attack has affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries.
Here is why Ransomware creators target businesses:
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That’s where the money is
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Attackers know that ransomware can cause major business disruptions, which will increase their chances of getting paid;
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Computer systems in companies are often complex and prone to vulnerabilities that can be exploited through technical means;
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The human factor is still a huge liability which can also be exploited, but through social engineering tactics;
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Ransomware can affect not only computers, but also servers and cloud-based file-sharing systems, going deep into a business’s core;
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Cyber criminals know that business would rather not report ransomware attacks for fears of legal or reputation-related consequences;
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Small businesses are often unprepared to deal with advanced cyber-attacks (which ransomware is) and have a lax BYOD (bring your own device) policy.
Source - MyZOL Staff Writer