A string of ransomware attacks on businesses in New Zealand were "only the start of a tsunami of attacks on the horizon threatening local businesses" general manager of cybersecurity consultancy, Aura Infosec, Peter Bailey, said. Getty-Images New Zealand organisations are set to experience a 'tsunami' of ransomware attacks, cybersecurity expert warns. Ransomware criminals were well-organised, with large groups of people making multiple, small attacks, Bailey said. With more employees working from home since lockdown, businesses were more vulnerable to ransomware attacks, Bailey said. * Businesses can find more information about how to protect themselves against and report ransomware attacks at https://www.cert.govt.nz/individuals/explore/ransomware/?topic=ransomware

Source: Stuff June 27, 2020 16:52 UTC