55% of financial services firms report ransomware as the top attack threat, followed by phishing. Ransomware is the fastest-growing form of malware today, with more than 4,000 attacks per day since January 1 of this year. The difference between those who get stung and those who survive relatively unscathed is preparedness and sometimes a little luck. The Hyannis, Mass.-based Barnstable Police Department was hit with its first-ever ransomware infection last month. Backups of critical data should be tested at least every six months, says Travis Smith.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/ransomware-raises-the-bar-again