There Is Now A Massive Global Ransomware Outbreak – That Was Totally Preventable
A new variant of ransomware is quickly spreading around the globe. The malware, which some experts believe to be an updated version of the ransomware strain known as “Petya,” exploits an old vulnerability in Microsoft Windows for which Microsoft issued a patch (to fix the vulnerability) several months ago. The sheer number of parties infected within the last 24 hours likely testifies to the failure of so many organizations to consistently patch their systems.
To learn more — including how to protect yourself – please see my article in Inc. entitled There Is Now A Massive Global Ransomware Outbreak – That Was Totally Preventable.
Joseph Steinberg is a cybersecurity expert witness and advisor, and a Lecturer on Cybersecurity at Columbia University in NYC. He has led businesses in the information-security industry for over two decades, and has written books ranging from the best-selling Cybersecurity for Dummies to the official study guide for a CISO certification exam. He is one of only a few dozen people worldwide to hold the suite of advanced information security certifications, CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, and CSSLP, indicating that he possesses a rare, robust knowledge of information security that is both broad and deep; his information-security-related inventions are cited in well over 500 US patent filings.
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