Cybersecurity in Post-WannaCry Era: Proceed with Caution

The back-to-back WannaCry and Adylkuzz outbreaks in mid-May mark a turning point on the cybersecurity landscape. Both attacks had far-reaching global ramifications—spreading chaos throughout all types of organizations—big and small.  But it looks like we got lucky.

For all of the disruption they caused, these attacks were surprisingly amateurish. Just think of the devastation a more developed attack could cause. But make no mistake—these attacks serve as a warning. Organizations need to heed the lessons learned and adjust their cybersecurity strategies accordingly.