Ransomware: Understanding, Preventing, and Taking Action – FNQLHSSC

Ransomware is malicious software designed to lock or encrypt files until a ransom is paid. This type of attack is on the rise in Quebec, Canada, and elsewhere in the world.

The targets of these attacks are no longer limited to large companies. First Nations hospitals, schools and community centres are now exposed, as their systems are often less well-protected but just as essential to their proper functioning. A simple click on a malicious link, the use of a weak password, or the opening of an email trap can be enough to paralyze an entire organization.

A concrete example of a ransomware attack: the Change Healthcare case In February 2024, American company Change Healthcare suffered a major ransomware attack. Cybercriminals exploited a compromised user account, which was not protected by multi-factor authentication, to gain access to the system.

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