Ransomware comes in all shapes and sizes and from multiple sources. This episode will give us an understanding of what a threat vector is and the risks we all face through our simple day-to-day activities in an interconnected world.

Small and midsize businesses oftentimes believe that they are unlikely targets for an attack, but all evidence indicates that could not be further from the truth.

Ransomware is now a billion dollar industry and ransomware organizations have recognized that the most effective way into an organization is through its people. Social engineering and human vectors represent the majority of infiltrations. Bad actors have utilized an ever growing and sophisticated arsenal of malicious tools which can be deployed on various devices and ensnare millions of networks. Along with that, these gangs are aware that SMBs usually don't have sufficient defenses or adequate training to thwart an attack, making them a deliciously ripe target.