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[kees_b]

Do outdated systems invite ransomware attacks?

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Hey Everyone,

Found a recently – it talks about the huge spike in ransomware attacks we’re seeing in India. The numbers are wild – from 57% to 77% in just a year! And major players like UHBVN and AIMS are right in the middle of it.

UHBVN not only had their systems breached but lost important customer billing data. AIMS, a big deal in India’s medical scene, got hit with a million-dollar ransom demand. When they said no, the attackers dropped their encrypted data on the dark web. It’s a serious situation, and it’s making me rethink how we’re safeguarding our digital systems.

You may be wondering why, despite all our fancy tech like AI and ML, we’re still vulnerable. Turns out, according to the blog, it’s the outdated systems we’re using. Kind of makes you think twice about that old computer sitting in the corner, right?

Note: link to blog (on a site to rent not outdated equipment) removed by moderator.

• This topic was modified 9 months, 3 weeks ago by kees_b.

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Could ask “Does Windows and USERS invite ransomware attacks?”

In reply to Do outdated systems invite ransomware attacks?

That old computer could get a recent of current Linux installed and cure the OS vulnerability.

Won’t fix the USER problems!

See https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexternal-preview.redd.it%2FdY7M9H2eRjv5pnQCWRi9Yw0D0bWlFfRSLXL84kYMr3A.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D9ade276b9f43b81731f12388b763bfce99abcc76

[vidyagyan26]

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In reply to Do outdated systems invite ransomware attacks?

There are many instances in which Computer users became victims of the WannaCry attack because they had not updated their Microsoft Windows operating system. Had they updated their operating systems regularly, they would have benefited from the security patch that Microsoft released before the attack.

Regards
Ankit Adhikari

• This reply was modified 9 months, 3 weeks ago by vidyagyan26.
• This reply was modified 9 months, 3 weeks ago by kees_b.

Do outdated systems invite ransomware attacks?

In reply to Do outdated systems invite ransomware attacks?

Yes, outdated systems are more susceptible to ransomware attacks. Aging software often lacks the latest security patches and updates, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals. Keeping systems up-to-date is crucial to enhancing security and minimizing the risk of ransomware attacks.

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