New Cyber Attack Goes Global

The video discusses the increasing importance of cybersecurity, highlighting the rise in cyber attacks and the investment in cyber insurance. It emphasizes the vulnerability of infrastructure companies to cyber threats and the need for regular software updates to prevent attacks like WannaCry. The video also notes the growing trend of ransomware, citing a study by Kaspersky that shows an 11% increase in ransomware incidents. The importance of data protection and the potential damage caused by ransomware are also discussed.

Why is there an increasing investment in cyber insurance?

• Due to the rise in cyberattacks, especially on infrastructure

• Because of the decrease in cyberattacks

• Due to government regulations

• Because it is cheaper than traditional insurance

What is a critical step in maintaining cybersecurity according to the video?

• Ignoring security alerts

• Hiring more IT staff

• Regularly updating and patching software

• Using outdated software

What could have prevented the WannaCry ransomware attack?

• Upgrading hardware

• Installing a patch released by Microsoft

• Using antivirus software

• Disconnecting from the internet

According to the Kaspersky study, by what percentage did ransomware incidents increase?

• 11%

• 20%

• 15%

• 5%

What is a potential consequence of ransomware if data is not backed up?

• Data will be unaffected

• Data will be encrypted but accessible

• Data may be completely destroyed

• Data can be easily recovered