Statement on the Recent CrowdStrike Incident

As an IT Service Provider, we understand the critical importance of maintaining the integrity and availability of our clients’ systems. The recent incident involving CrowdStrike, where a faulty update caused widespread disruptions and led to millions of Windows computers experiencing the "Blue Screen of Death," serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist in our digital infrastructure.

While this incident specifically involved CrowdStrike, it is essential to recognize that tomorrow it could be your line of business application, Microsoft, or any other critical software. The question we must all ask ourselves is: Are we prepared?

CONTINUE READING

July is recognized as Ransomware Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the growing threat of ransomware attacks and the importance of cybersecurity.

The manufacturing and healthcare sectors have been particularly hard-hit by ransomware attacks. Click the button below to learn some alarming statistics!

Don't Miss Our CYBER SERIES Episode on Ransomware!

Our twice monthly cyber series continues Thursday, July 25th at 12:15pm EST with a quick discussion on ransomware! Tune in or catch the replay!

Ransomware in the News  ___________________________

Furniture Giant Shuts Down Manufacturing Facilities After Ransomware Attack
READ ARTICLE

• Ransomware Attacks Hit Manufacturing Hard in 2023 READ ARTICLE
  
  
• Healthcare is an ‘Easy Victim’ for Ransomware Attacks. How Hospitals can Mitigate the Damage READ ARTICLE
  
  
• Strengthening Cyber-Resilience in Manufacturing Amidst Rising Ransomware Threats READ ARTICLE
  
  

• Healthcare was Biggest Victim of U.S. Ransomware Attacks Last Year READ ARTICLE

From the Blog  _____________________________________

Which Type of Hacker is Endangering Your Business Data? 

Examples of How a Data Breach Can Cost Your Business for Years

10 Easy Steps to Build a Culture of Cyber Awareness

Event Sponsors ___________________________________

Forthright was an Anchor sponsor at Health Choice Network's 30th Annual Board Conference held last month in Boca Raton. 

CYBER SERIES

Catch part 2 of our panel discussion on cyber hygiene on Aug. 11 or our episode on ransomware on July 25.

Read past issues of Spot On here: https://success.forthright.com/spot-on

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-technology-partners/

For transparency and because we care about security, here are the links in this newsletter (if don't want to just click on the buttons/links, you can copy and paste the URLs):

• Statement on Crowdstrike: https://blog.forthright.com/tech-insights/ransomware-awareness-month
• About Ransomware: https://blog.forthright.com/tech-insights/ransomware-awareness-month
• Cyber Series: https://success.forthright.com/cyberseries
• Ransomware news articles:
  • https://therecord.media/furniture-giant-manufacturing-shut-down-cyberattack
  • https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ransomware-manufacturing-sector/719020/
  • https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/how-hospitals-can-mitigate-ransomware-attacks-healthcare/719751/
  • https://www.rtinsights.com/strengthening-cyber-resilience-in-manufacturing-amidst-rising-ransomware-threats/
  • https://www.axios.com/2024/03/11/health-care-ransomware-attacks
•  Blogs:
  • Type of Hacker: https://www.forthright.com/which-type-of-hackers-is-endangering-your-business-data-and-how-to-protect-your-sensitive-info-from-them/
  • Data Breach: https://www.forthright.com/examples-of-how-a-data-breach-can-cost-your-business-for-years/
  • Cyber Awareness Culture: https://www.forthright.com/10-easy-steps-to-build-a-culture-of-cyber-awareness/