Over the past year, we’ve witnessed one of the most catastrophic (and expensive) cybersecurity breaches to date. In May 2021, the Colonial Pipeline fell victim to a cybersecurity breach by a criminal extortion ring, which held the company’s corporate data for ransom. Here on the East Coast, we felt the effects of a gas shortage, inflated prices and travel plans put on hold. Of course, this is unlikely to happen to an individual, but scammers still exist and look to target those with an internet presence.
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