March 26, 2024

As Russia invades Ukraine, security experts warn us about the possibility of increased cyber-attacks.

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Now, as Russia invades Ukraine, security experts warn us about seeing more cyber attacks.

This time, there could be a big difference. We might not be able to get things back online as quickly as we usually would. 

“This is similar to ransomware in that it locks the systems, but instead of demanding a ransom, it’s not extortion, you just wipe all the information, you brick those systems,” Scott Shackleford, Chair of Cybersecurity Risk Management, Indiana University, said. 

American leaders worried, including Gov. Cooper. 

On top of the fact that tech company embroker said cyber-attack risks have already gone up in recent years. Cyber-attacks skyrocketed 600% during the pandemic. Embroker expects cyber attacks to double by 2025.

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