KSAT Q&A: ‘It’ll get worse before it gets better’: Cybersecurity expert discusses fighting ransomware attacks
SAN ANTONIO – Owner of data security company “Stash,” Chris Evans, discussed ransomware attacks and how to fight them in the KSAT Q&A.
Here are the three takeaways from today’s Q&A:
A ransomware attack happens every 11 seconds.
If your information has been targeted, you should change your username and password in addition to monitoring your credit.
While some attacks are state-sponsored, cybercriminals are behind most of the attacks.
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She joined KSAT in 2012 after anchoring and reporting in Waco and Corpus Christi.
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