FBI, CISA warn: Hackers won’t take a vacation

The FBI and CISA have issued a joint advisory cautioning organizations to be vigilant against cyberattacks, particularly during holidays and long weekends. They highlighted recent cyber incidents that occurred during holiday periods and emphasized the need for preventive measures such as threat hunting, user training, and offline backups. The agencies reported a significant increase in ransomware complaints and losses compared to last year. Experts stressed the importance of robust cybersecurity practices in the healthcare sector, given the sensitive data they possess. President Biden has called for enhanced critical infrastructure cybersecurity.