Exploit: Ransomware
City of Montmagne: Municipal Government
Risk to Small Business: 2.211 = Severe
The municipal government of Montagne in Quebec has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that crippled city systems. Some services have been restored including the phone system which was down for 6 days, but the recovery could be slow.
Individual Risk: No personal or business financial information or PII was reported as stolen in this incident that is still under investigation.
Customers Impacted: 17,553
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Ransomware is almost always the result of a phishing attack. Failing to keep up with security awareness training will put businesses at risk for more cyberattacks.
Source:
https://presstories.com/2021/01/23/cyber-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Battack-ransomware-victim-montmagne-city