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The WannaCry worm is the largest ransomware offensive to date and the first ransomware delivered by worm – a self-replicating and distributing malware.
How many computers did it infect in 24 hours?
29,000 computers in more than 50 countries
A
40,000 computers in more than 60 countries
B
230,000 computers in more than 150 countries
C
110,000 computers in more than 200 countries
D
Source: https://www.optiv.com/insights/discover/downloads/20-years-cybersecurity-infographic
infect in 24 hours?
Remote work surged due to COVID-19, creating new attack vectors.
12%
44%
56%
85%
What estimated percent of employees in the United States are in a role that is at least somewhat compatible with working remotely?
What
stimated percent of employees in the United States are in a role that is at least somewhat compatible with working remotely?
6 hours
46 days
332 years
27,000 years
Source: https://www.optiv.com/insights/discover/downloads/password-cracking-chart
About how long would it take a hacker to crack a complex, 12-character password?
Outdated software
Accounts with more than 500 users
Password managers
VPNs on remote employees' laptops
What type of tool or technology is the most vulnerable to hacks?
VPNs on remote employee's laptops
49% of organizations use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to maintain a competitive advantage.
What is the most common way hackers use AI?
Creating more personalized and convincing phishing and social engineering scams
Automating hacking tasks to streamline and accelerate activities like password cracking
Developing malware that is better equipped to bypass antivirus and other security software
All of the above
Source: https://www.optiv.com/2024-cybersecurity-threat-and-risk-management-report
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common way hackers use AI?
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