Key Takeaways

• Don't be fooled by the quiet - Just because cyber attacks haven't been prominent in recent news doesn't mean the threat has disappeared
• Government agencies are sounding the alarm - CIA, Department of Justice, and FBI are warning about a serious new wave of ransomware attacks
• New threat on the horizon - The Medusa ransomware platform is actively gathering intelligence and installing itself on networks
• Silent infiltration - These attacks can hit hard without organizations even knowing they've been compromised
• Monitoring is critical - If you're not actively monitoring your systems, you're vulnerable to surprise attacks

Essential Security Measures

• Cyber liability insurance - Ensure your carrier is actively monitoring your systems for threats
• Strong IT department - Must be educated and updated on current risks, including threats that didn't exist months ago
• Incident response plan - Have a detailed, practiced response ready for when (not if) you get hit
• Team preparedness - Everyone from accounts receivable to payroll should know their role during a cyber incident
• Backup procedures - Establish clear backup options and recovery protocols
• Response checklist - Create and maintain an actionable checklist for cyber incidents

What's Coming Next

• Spring and summer forecast - Expect increased cyber security threats in the coming months
• Hackers regrouping - After recent pushback, cybercriminals are preparing to launch another major wave of attacks
• Heightened vigilance required - Organizations must not let their guard down during this critical period

Who's At Risk

• Small businesses
• Large companies
• Government agencies
• Any organization without proper monitoring and response protocols

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