Inc.: This Brazen LAPD Hack Is a Warning for Companies. Make Sure Yours Is Secure by Taking These Simple Steps

Fortra was referenced in a recent Inc. article examining the fallout from a major breach involving the Los Angeles Police Department and what it means for enterprises handling sensitive data. The article explains how the threat group behind the attack commonly gains access through compromised VPN credentials and phishing, and why similar techniques continue to put large organizations at risk. The piece points to guidance from Fortra that outlines practical security steps organizations can take, including enforcing multifactor authentication on remote access systems, applying timely patches, segmenting networks to limit lateral movement, and improving employee awareness of phishing activity. 

Originally published in Inc. 

Excerpt: “A blog item from cybersecurity company Fortra details some steps that companies can take to protect against similar attacks. One is enforcing multifactor authentication on remote access systems like VPNs, and keeping them up-to-date with the latest security patches, as VPNs are a common way World Leaks infiltrates the systems of its victims.”