An informative infographic by LogRhythm Labs advises individuals on how to defend against ransomware and phishing attacks. These topics seem to be at the forefront of the concerns of security professionals for several years. Particularly in shipping, increased automation and technological advances have unveiled cyber threat as a significant area of concern in the last years.
In mid-2017, the industry was shaken by a major cyber-attack against Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, which led the sector to adopt a new look at cyber security issues. 2018 validated this trend as cyber incidents continued affecting operators, ports, and shipbuilders.
Ransomware infections are often instigated through phishing emails, which makes employees’ awareness and preparedness vital.
Educating employees in your organization can go a long way in protecting against these types of attacks, as employees remain the biggest risk within the company,
…LogRhythm advises.
In this context, a shareable infographic provides a quick top ten list that operators can use to help educate their team on how to spot a phishing email: