Ransomware

We’ve all seen the glowing red Travelex boards in airports showing us the current rates for exchanging dollars. A recent report from the New York Times stated that on 31st December the lights went out on these boards due to a reported ransomware attack. Many banks which use Travelex to offer currency exchange services were also affected. This shows that even large corporations with large budgets for their security can still fall victim to determined hackers by underestimating their security requirements.