With recent news reports of the WannaCry ransomware worm, MidCo wanted to take this opportunity to send a general reminder to take some time to review your various systems.
With recent news reports of the WannaCry ransomware worm, MidCo wanted to take this opportunity to send a general reminder to take some time to review your various systems and their associated software and firmware versions; be sure that your systems are operating at the most current release and to check to see if any additional patches may be required.
Systems which should be reviewed:
Don't believe MidCo? Then take a moment to read the press release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/05/12/dhs-statement-ongoing-ransomware-attacks
Per the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A commitment to cyber hygiene and best practices is critical to protecting organizations and users from cyber threats, including malware.
In advice specific to the recent WannaCry ransomware threat, users should:
View Publication
Ransomware_Executive_One-Pager_and_Technical_Document-FINAL.pdf
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: General Best Practices ![]() For general best practices on patching and phishing, users should:
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