07/25/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/26/2022 05:04
MEMPHIS-The FBI Memphis Field Office has launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign to educate private sector businesses and organizations in middle and west Tennessee about increased cyber threats.
"Tennessee is home to a booming health care industry, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and world-renowned universities and colleges," said Special Agent in Charge Douglas Korneski of the FBI Memphis Field Office. "We all need to work together to strengthen our country's cyber defenses."
The campaign will run through September 2022 and will include media engagements, a social media campaign, and presentations to local industry groups on the top cyber threats:
Current Cyber Threats
Partnering with the FBI Memphis Field Office
As a company or entity strengthens its cybersecurity, the FBI highly recommends engaging with the local FBI field office. Meeting with the FBI before a compromise helps companies understand the potential threats specific to that company. It also provides an understanding of how the FBI protects the confidentiality of victims to determine the severity of a compromise, provide information to help prevent re-infection, and to identify hackers.
When a victim reports a compromise, FBI agents help the organization's network defenders pinpoint malicious cyber activity, share intelligence to help leaders make decisions during a crisis, and help prevent more damage. The FBI also has specialty teams whose aim is to freeze and seize the money cybercriminals steal from their victims.
Organizations in middle and west Tennessee can call 901-747-4300 to connect with FBI cyber squads or to report compromises. Those located outside of the area can visit https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices to find the FBI office closest to them.
Preventive Steps
In addition to partnering with your local FBI office, companies should also take the following preventive steps:
Resources