Strengthening Municipal 911 CAD Systems: Stemming the Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks A distraught caller immediately dials 911. But something is awry. Instead of a dispatcher promptly picking up, there’s a busy signal. Throughout municipalities, the story is the same. Callers cannot get through for hours as emergencies pile up…
VirnetXMay 22, 2023
Ransomware: A Growing Threat to Cities and Municipalities According to a study by Emsisoft, 106 municipal governments were affected by ransomware last year, with TechTarget terming 2022 a breakout year for this cybersecurity attack vector. In addition, a recent KnowB4 white paper revealed: The average cybersecurity breach costs states between…
VirnetXMay 11, 2023
Along with the healthcare sector, the financial industry remains a huge target for cyber thieves, gangs, and bad actors looking to cash in on the cybersecurity flaws and vulnerabilities of banks and other financial institutions. Because financial institutions rely on digital technology to manage and process financial transactions, top-tier cybersecurity…
VirnetXMarch 8, 2023
When it comes to the healthcare industry and cybersecurity, the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure certainly applies. With aggressive and sophisticated attacks increasing from all directions, nearly all businesses and organizations are targets. Still, the bullseye focuses on healthcare organizations, including hospitals, doctors,…
VirnetXFebruary 28, 2023