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Global Pandemic Spreads Already Limited Local Government Cyber Defense Capabilities Even Thinner

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

TAMPA BAY, Fla., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the release of an updated version of The Economic Impact of Cyber Attacks on Municipalities report.

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  • Additionally, the new report revealed that ransomware is still the preferred method of cyber attacks against municipalities and continues to be a leading consequence of social engineering.
  • "Ransomware attacks continue to plague state and local governments on an all too regular basis," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.
  • As the world continues to change and work through the COVID-19 pandemic, the time to act and prepare for potential cyber attacks is now".
  • Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.