Durham, NC used file backups and robust firewalls to withstand multiple ransomware attacks

Durham, NC file backups and robust firewalls

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The City of Durham withstood at least two ransomware attacks in 2016 thanks to the city's 90-day file backups and robust firewalls. The ransomware attacks did not affect sensitive data but rather the hackers encrypted files such as word documents, spreadsheets and PowerPoints. The city was able to restore the impacted computers and avoid system-wide damage.

Document Management Cyber Security Data Backup & Archiving

Durham, NC

Municipality in North Carolina

United States

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City of Durham avoids ransomware threat by backing up data :: WRAL.com

Ransomware has been detected twice in Durham's city departments since Friday, according to city officials.

Triangle businesses prepare for possible ransomware attack | abc11.com

Law enforcement officials said more companies in the U.S. may have been affected by the global ransomware cyberattack but haven't yet come forward to report it.

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