Most Voters to Consider Candidates' Cybersecurity Records in Future Elections
Cybercriminals have been using ransomware to profit off of unprepared victims for more than a decade. Ransomware rose to infamy when the WannaCry and NotPetya attacks struck the world. Recently, attackers have collected more than a million dollars from the Florida cities of Riviera Beach and Lake City. In July, ransomware drove Louisana into a state of emergency.
Since the emergence of ransomware, we have learned much about how government agencies and businesses deal with it. When attacked, some organizations have chosen to pay criminals to retrieve their data and unlock their computers. Others have decided not to give into extortion. Two organizations in particular, the FBI and National Conference of Mayors, have come out against paying off criminals.
Until now, we haven’t known much about how every-day American adults feel about this modern crime wave. To understand better how they feel, we commissioned a survey conducted online by The Harris Poll in July of 2019 among more than 2,000 U.S. adults.
One of the top findings was the number of American adults who have been touched by ransomware. The survey revealed that roughly 1 in 5 Americans (21%) have experienced a ransomware attack on a personal and/or work device. Among those who experienced an attack on a work device, 46 percent say their companies paid a ransom.
The survey suggested that Americans believe government and businesses alike should do more to defend against ransomware and cyberattacks, that they are willing to contribute mor ..
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