While these stories are becoming all too common I’d like to think that while we’re in a golden age of being a ransomware payouts, it will lead to actually caring about security by many of the high-profile affected companies.
While the overall cost may be low for them, if they don’t make meaningful changes to prevent these issues in the future, it’s not hard to imagine it might add up quickly.
I don’t support these attacks and some of the targets in particular are insidious, like hospitals where an attack could lead to an actual death toll, but it might actually be the kick in the ass many organizations need to actually care.
It’s sad that it’s come to this point but the end result may be better for everyone.
While the overall cost may be low for them, if they don’t make meaningful changes to prevent these issues in the future, it’s not hard to imagine it might add up quickly.
I don’t support these attacks and some of the targets in particular are insidious, like hospitals where an attack could lead to an actual death toll, but it might actually be the kick in the ass many organizations need to actually care.
It’s sad that it’s come to this point but the end result may be better for everyone.