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Cybercriminals Target Remote Workers During Pandemic

Posted: April 7, 2020 to News.

Tags: Ransomware, Work from Home, Malware, Data Breach

I don't think we can stress this enough... Cybercriminals have ZERO shame. They don't even blink at exploiting a global pandemic for their own personal gain.  How do we know that?  By the increase in ransomware and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during global lock down, when  the need to access networks and online businesses is greater than ever before. While it's true that these attacks are far from new, the attacks have been intensifying since the onset of Covid-19 across the globe.  In fact, in march, a Covid-19 testing center in the Czech Republic was the victim of a cyberattack, which ultimately caused them to have to close down a number of services. And the increase in DDoS attacks, which overload and crash online services with a bevy of excess, fake traffic for the purpose of disrupting commerce, is showing no signs of stopping.  Which in this time of need is really just disgusting behavior, at best.  DDoS attacks are not only highly disruptive, but they're also very cheap and easy to deploy. No shame. As always, PTG is here to help keep your home office safe.  You can download our Free Remote Security Checklist, give us a call at 919-422-2607, or schedule a free consultation with Craig by clicking here. You focus on staying safe by staying home, and we will focus on keeping you safe by protecting your home office.

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Craig Petronella, CEO and Founder of Petronella Technology Group
CEO, Founder & AI Architect, Petronella Technology Group

Craig Petronella founded Petronella Technology Group in 2002 and has spent more than 30 years working at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, compliance, and digital forensics. He holds the CMMC Registered Practitioner credential (RP-1372) issued by the Cyber AB, is an NC Licensed Digital Forensics Examiner (License #604180-DFE), and completed MIT Professional Education programs in AI, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. Craig also holds CompTIA Security+, CCNA, and Hyperledger certifications.

He is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author of 15+ books on cybersecurity and compliance, host of the Encrypted Ambition podcast (95+ episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon), and a cybersecurity keynote speaker with 200+ engagements at conferences, law firms, and corporate boardrooms. Craig serves as Contributing Editor for Cybersecurity at NC Triangle Attorney at Law Magazine and is a guest lecturer at NCCU School of Law. He has served as a digital forensics expert witness in federal and state court cases involving cybercrime, cryptocurrency fraud, SIM-swap attacks, and data breaches.

Under his leadership, Petronella Technology Group has served 2,500+ clients, maintained a zero-breach record among compliant clients, earned a BBB A+ rating every year since 2003, and been featured as a cybersecurity authority on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, and WRAL. The company leverages SOC 2 Type II certified platforms and specializes in AI implementation, managed cybersecurity, CMMC/HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance, and digital forensics for businesses across the United States.

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