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U.S. Secret Service Issues Warning Regarding Spike In Ransomware Attacks
Summary: The U.S. Secret Service released a warning regarding an uptick in hacks targeting managed service providers. The warning went out to private sector and government organizations on Friday, June 12, according to a copy of the warning first acquired by ZDNet. Managed service providers remotely manage software for companies. The Secret Service's warning pointed out ...
The U.S. Secret Service released a warning regarding an uptick in hacks targeting managed service providers.
The warning went out to private sector and government organizations on Friday, June 12, according to a copy of the warning first acquired by ZDNet.
Managed service providers remotely manage software for companies. The Secret Service's warning pointed out that since MSPs cater to a large body of customers, one hack could successfully access the files of numerous companies.
The hackers targeting MSPs have used the provider to attack point-of-sale systems, launch phishing scams using company emails, and release ransomware.
The Secret Service alert also provided best practices for MSPs to protect against hacks.
By Emily Mason
Tags: Ransomware,US Secret Service,ZDNet
Link: U.S. Secret Service Issues Warning Regarding Spike In Ransomware Attacks [Copy]
