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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting construction firms, drawn by large financial assets and tight project timelines, rendering both large and small projects vulnerable. The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has spurred more projects, amplifying cyber risks as firms digitize, which creates new attack vectors. Sophisticated tactics like phishing — through email, voice and SMS messages — exploit weak passwords, a lack of multifactor authentication and careless data sharing. Construction companies must prioritize cyber hygiene to safeguard data and projects, as well as cyber insurance to protect themselves in case an attack breaks through their defenses. Click here to read more from ConstructionDive where attorney Jason Kosek shares his insights in a new article and covers these topics: Why construction is attractive, and vulnerable Consequences of a cyber attack or data breach How builders can protect themselves Purchase cyber insurance
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting construction firms, drawn by large financial assets and tight project timelines, rendering both large and small projects vulnerable.
The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has spurred more projects, amplifying cyber risks as firms digitize, which creates new attack vectors. Sophisticated tactics like phishing — through email, voice and SMS messages — exploit weak passwords, a lack of multifactor authentication and careless data sharing.
Construction companies must prioritize cyber hygiene to safeguard data and projects, as well as cyber insurance to protect themselves in case an attack breaks through their defenses.
Click here to read more from ConstructionDive where attorney Jason Kosek shares his insights in a new article and covers these topics: