Slack is one of the most popular alternative messaging systems, with 6 million daily active users. The problem is that, much like email, information exchanged on Slack can be subject to ransomware attacks. With Slack increasingly replacing email to communicate business issues, organizations should apply the same policies and controls they use to keep email secure to Slack. To prevent security breaches, organizations need to devise strategies that not only reduce the risks of email hacks, but Slack hacks as well. By addressing potential risks, like Slack attacks, before they become real problems, we can demonstrate the true value of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3235648/3-ways-to-avoid-slack-attacks.html