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The May 2017 Wannacry ransomware attack is regarded as the largest cyberattack in history. Wannacry infected hundreds of thousands of computer systems worldwide and spread to more than 150 countries. Its biggest affect is that it popularized ransomware, attacks writes Clint Latham, JD. Governments, organizations, businesses, veterinary practices and health providers were forced to realize the dangers lurking in cyberspace.
Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security, June 1, 2021. Link.
Wannacry’s ransomware attack was a wake-up call for veterinary practices. It reinforced the need for deploying good security systems on computer systems and networks. It also a reminder of the ransomware threats lurking in cyberspace. Investment in cyber security is important for practices.” – Clint Latham, JD
Also see: Why Ransomware now threatens your veterinary clients as well, Lucca Veterinary Data Security, May 24, 2021. Link.
Note: Cyberattacks are currently in the news: All U.S. JBS beef plants were forced shut by cyberattack. Link.
INSIGHTS: AHD got hit with ransomware in 2016. Sadly, historical files remain missing. Ransomware is real. It not only steals data. It disrupts everything consuming days and weeks of time instead of hours.