## Cybersecurity Measures Needed
As the incident reveals, cyberattacks can come from even the most unsophisticated actors exploiting undiscovered vulnerabilities. Organizations need to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures that include hardware tokens to reduce the risks of interception and duplication, providing added layers of security, making it a more effective and secure form of multi-factor authentication. Organizations should practice regular penetration tests and have an efficient vulnerability management process to identify and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited by cybercriminals.
## Incident Response Planning
Moreover, this incident also serves as a reminder of the importance of developing solid incident response and business continuity plans that can help minimize downtime and maintain operations in case of a cyberattack. Philadelphia Inquirer made efforts in digital security by investing in monitoring and regular security audits, but the vulnerability that was exploited in the attack had not been flagged for investigation.
The attack on The Inquirer is not the first time the media outlet has been targeted by cybercriminals. Employees have also been targeted by spear-phishing campaigns that impersonated the publisher and other management, showing the effectiveness of multi-factor authentication is diminishing in face of sophisticated cyber attacks. Thus, it is essential to have added layers of security in designing defense mechanisms.
Cybercrime is becoming an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals, and the Inquirer’s experience shows how severe the consequences of an attack can be. It is essential that all organizations take action to ensure they have the proper cybersecurity measures in place to prevent similar attacks from happening in the future.
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