Understanding common internet-facing footholds exploited by bad actors

Ransomware remains a persistent threat with real-world consequences, with the ability to halt business operations, and cause significant reputational and financial damage. Ransomware incidents have gained the attention of the general public with attacks like the Colonial Pipeline that led to fuel shortages, and WannaCry that led to British hospitals diverting patients. Despite an increased level of awareness at the board level, ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations. One reason why the threat of malware in general is so hard to eradicate is that cyber criminals find new pathways to deliver malicious code. An organization’s digital supply chain is a… [Continue Reading]