Episode 37 - Even Your Bathroom Can Go Hi-Tech

Published: Jan. 6, 2020, 12:35 p.m.

Good Morning and Welcome to the ProactiveIT Cyber Security Daily number 37.  It is Monday Jan 6, 2020. I am your host Scott Gombar. Even Your Bathroom Can Go High Tech This podcast is brought to you by Nwaj Tech, a Client Focused and Security Minded IT Consultant based in Central Connecticut.  You can visit us at nwajtech.com A Note:  IT and Businesses should be extra vigilant.  Cyber Attacks are a very real threat with the escalating situation between Iran and the US.  There has already been one reported website take down. There’s bound to be more. It might be a good time for an audit to ensure your systems are protected and your backups are secure. In 2019 Municipalities, Schools and Healthcare Providers were huge Ransomware targets.  That looks to continue in 2020.     https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/01/04/dhs-releases-ntas-bulletin Ransomware attack hits City of Ingleside FBI Warns of Maze Ransomware Focusing on U.S. Companies Colorado Town Wires Over $1 Million to BEC Scammers Richmond, MI School District Shuts Down after Ransomware Attack Charmin at CES 2020: RollBot, SmellSense and V.I.Pee as innovation meets absurd