Ransomware target list – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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Why schools, hospitals, local governments and other public sector organizations are in a sweet spot for ransomware attacks

Why are schools, hospitals and local governments firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals and why do public-sector entities fall into a sweet spot for ransomware attacks? What are the latest trends on the ransomware scene? A report released this week looks at publicly disclosed ransomware incidents in the United States in 2022 in order to help organizations gain a better understanding of ransomware activity targeting these verticals.

In the video, ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe reviews the latest data and developments to help small and medium-sized organizations size up the challenge that is ransomware these days.

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