Good Morning and Welcome to the ProactiveIT Cyber Security Daily number 37.  It is Monday Jan 6, 2020. I am your host Scott Gombar. Even Your Bathroom Can Go High Tech

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A Note:  IT and Businesses should be extra vigilant.  Cyber Attacks are a very real threat with the escalating situation between Iran and the US.  There has already been one reported website take down. There’s bound to be more. It might be a good time for an audit to ensure your systems are protected and your backups are secure.

In 2019 Municipalities, Schools and Healthcare Providers were huge Ransomware targets.  That looks to continue in 2020.    

https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/01/04/dhs-releases-ntas-bulletin

Ransomware attack hits City of Ingleside

FBI Warns of Maze Ransomware Focusing on U.S. Companies

Colorado Town Wires Over $1 Million to BEC Scammers

Richmond, MI School District Shuts Down after Ransomware Attack

Charmin at CES 2020: RollBot, SmellSense and V.I.Pee as innovation meets absurd