Exploit: Ransomware
Lodi, California: City located in San Joaquin County, California
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: This incident illustrates the complicated debate surrounding ransomware attacks. $400,000 is an expensive ransom, but local municipalities can quickly spend more as they endure the arduous process of recovering their systems. As Lodi demonstrates, this process can take months, and success isn’t a guarantee. Consequently, government agencies and organizations need to prioritize cybersecurity initiatives to strengthen their defensive posture before an attack occurs. In this case, a single malicious email will have significant financial consequences for the local government.
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.