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Businesses Learn About Internet Threats

Businesses Learn About Internet Threats

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All businesses that use computers are at risk for data loss or damage.
The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored a cyber security workshop Tuesday.

Jake VanDewater is Director of Managed Services and Network Operations for SDN Communications.
He says businesses have to have a backup plan…..

VanDewater says ransomware has been found attacking all types of networks…..

VanDewater says they are also seeing increasing DdOS, or directed denial of service attacks…..

VanDewater says the payoff for ransomware has ranged between two hundred fifty to seven hundred dollars.

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