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Nevada Among Top Three States Most Vulnerable to Cyberattacks According to Analysis

Kiteworks’ latest cybersecurity risk assessment has placed Nevada as the third most at-risk state for cyberattacks, with a risk score of 7.62 out of 10. Despite its smaller population of 3,194,176, Nevada reported 10,551 annual victims from 2020 to 2023. The state has experienced a 27.6% increase in victim counts over four years, indicating a rapid rise in cybercrime incidents.

The financial impact of these cyberattacks has also been significant, with losses rising by 25.2% since 2017, totaling $44,994,168. Earlier this year, Nevada’s Gaming Control Board’s website was targeted by a cyberattack, leading to a prolonged outage, further highlighting the state’s vulnerability.

Patrick Spencer, spokesperson at Kiteworks, commented on the results: “Our study reveals a concerning trend: cyberattacks are on the rise, both in frequency and financial impact. As cyber threats continue to evolve, proactive investment in advanced security technologies and employee training can significantly enhance a company’s resilience against cybercrime, as well as a greater focus on data security.

Businesses should adopt a content-defined zero trust approach to secure their sensitive communications. By consolidating email, file sharing, SFTP, managed file transfer, and web forms into a private content network protected by a hardened virtual appliance, organizations can ensure that sensitive content is only accessed by authorized users. This approach provides advanced security, comprehensive governance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the protection of sensitive content.”

Please find the full dataset, including the data for all states here.

For comprehensive details and expert recommendations, visit Kiteworks.

Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon, BSc., is an Editorial Associate with HSToday. He has over 20 years of experience in writing, social media, and analytics. Matt has a degree in Computer Studies from the University of South Wales in the UK. His diverse work experience includes positions at the Department for Work and Pensions and various responsibilities for a wide variety of companies in the private sector. He has been writing and editing various blogs and online content for promotional and educational purposes in his job roles since first entering the workplace. Matt has run various social media campaigns over his career on platforms including Google, Microsoft, Facebook and LinkedIn on topics surrounding promotion and education. His educational campaigns have been on topics including charity volunteering in the public sector and personal finance goals.

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