Ransomware attacks

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Dear Suffolk Constabulary,

Does your organisation install anti-virus software or endpoint protection on network devices?
a. Yes
b. No
Has your organisation suffered a ransomware attack in the last 12 months, in which an external hacker encrypted a PC or device or network within your organisation and demanded payment in order to decrypt the device?
a. Yes
b. No

If yes
In the past 12 months, how many ransomware attacks has your organisation had to defend against?
a. 1-2 attacks
b. 3-4 attacks
c. 5-6 attacks
d. 7-8 attacks
e. 9-10 attacks
f. More than 10 attacks (please specify)____________

Do you know how the ransomware attacker gained access to your organisation’s network?
• Phishing via email or social media network
• Drive-by-download caused by clicking on a compromised website
• Infection via a computer that was part of a botnet
• Other (please specify)

How far did the most successful ransomware attack get when targeting your organisation’s data?
• The attacker was unable to successfully encrypt any files/data
• The attacker was able to encrypt some files/data

What type of data has been affected by ransomware attackers in the past 12 months?
• Employee information
• Inmate information
• Payroll/HR
• Financial data
• All data was targeted

Of the ransomware attacks your organisation has experienced in the last 12 months, has your organisation paid the ransom demanded?
• Yes, my organisation paid the ransom every time
• Yes, my organisation has paid some ransoms but not all
• No ransom was paid

Has your organisation been able to identify the attacker in any of the ransomware attacks on your organisation, and if so who was the attacker?
• Organised cyber-criminals
• Opportunistic hackers (non-organised)
• Political hacktivists
• Disgruntled employees/former employees
• State sponsored hackers
• Other (please specify)____

Was your organization hit by the WannaCry ransomware attack in May 2017?
• Yes
• No

Yours faithfully,

Kelly Friend

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Dear Kelly Friend,     

        

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