A number of high-profile organizations have recently been targeted by ransomware. WannaCry and SamSam are different kinds of ransomware attacks, using different attack vectors. They target systems with known vulnerabilities that should have been patched. IT resources have been spread thin focused on expanding the capabilities of the network, such as managing cloud and application projects. The best defense approach is to develop a methodical process to reduce the number of possible attack avenues that your organization is exposed to. It starts with the basics: Inventory all devices on your network at all times.”]
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