Business Solutions Academy by JD Young Technologies

What is Ransomware? [Ransomware Attacks Explained]

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What is ransomware? How could have the City of Tulsa been hit with a ransomware attack? In this episode of Business Solutions Academy by JD Young Technologies, we're discussing ransomware with Damon DoRemus, the Chief Information Officer of JD Young Technologies.

Here is a full transcript and video of the conversation: https://www.jdyoung.com/resource-center/posts/view/347/what-is-ransomware-ransomware-attacks-explained

Episode contents: 

  • 0:55 - What is a ransomware attack?
  • 2:05 - What happened during the City of Tulsa ransomware attack of spring of 2021?
  • 4:05 - How could an entity as prominent as the City of Tulsa have been victim to a ransomware attack?
  • 4:59 - What industries or organizations are the most susceptible to ransomware attacks?
  • 5:51 - What are some of the first steps that a company and organization should take immediately following a ransomware attack?
  • 8:22 - What are a few things that businesses and organizations can do right now to help prevent ransomware attacks?
  • 9:50 - How can businesses and organizations best protect themselves from ransomware attacks over the long term?

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