Key takeaways

• The “Petya” attack is a sharp reminder of the dangers of ransomware to organizations of all kinds around the globe.
• If your organization has not been hit, it is still timely to consider a suite of specific legal and technical measures for ransomware prevention and response.
• If your organization has been hit, contact your legal counsel and consider the availability of system backups prior to paying the ransom. In addition, immediately patch vulnerable systems and notify email users to be vigilant regarding suspicious emails.