Exploit: Ransomware
City of Riviera Beach: Local government organization serving Riviera Beach, Florida
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: A ransomware preparedness plan is a veritable must-have for every organization since cybersecurity threats should be considered a “when”, not an “if” proposition. Such plans should include adequate backups, which can allow cities to avoid paying a ransom, but also proper training to avoid the phishing emails that frequently deliver the ransomware. These preventative measures are significantly more affordable than the cost of a ransom payment and the ancillary opportunity costs that accompany such an attack.
Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk
*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.