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FBI AND CISA ISSUE HOLIDAY RANSOMWARE, CYBERATTACK WARNING
"We know that threat actors don't take holidays," says CISA Director Jen
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Government agencies have issued warnings about cyberattacks as the holidays
approach.
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The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a
warning on Monday to remind organizations to stay alert and take precautions
against ransomware and cyberattacks this holiday season.
The government agencies aren't currently aware of a specific threat but urge
both private and public organizations to remain vigilant. They suggest that
organizations mandate strong passwords and ensure that passwords aren't reused
across multiple accounts, along with implementing multi-factor authentication
where possible.
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"We know that threat actors don't take holidays," CISA Director Jen Easterly
said in a release. "We will continue to provide timely and actionable
information to help our industry and government partners stay secure and
resilient during the holiday season."
In the past, cybercriminals have seen the holidays as a desirable time to
strike, FBI Cyber Assistant Director Bryan Vorndran noted. The FBI and
CISA issued a similar warning in August, ahead of Labor Day. Both agencies
encourage organizations to report all incidents to the FBI and CISA.
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