There seems to be no end in sight for ransomware and malware attacks after the spike in high-profile incidents last summer. This includes the Wannacry ransomware strike in May 2017; PetWrap/NotPetya attacks in June; the identification of “BlackOasis” through an Adobe Flash vulnerability in October; the explosive revelations of the Equifax breach; wireless security protocols that need to be patched; the Meltdown and Spectre bugs in processor chips; and most recently the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance vulnerability, among others.
