Cybersecurity in Crisis: Why Natural Disasters Demand Digital Vigilance
When natural disasters strike, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, the immediate focus is understandably on physical safety, emergency response, and restoring basic services. However, amid the chaos and disruption, another invisible threat often goes overlooked: cybersecurity. Disasters create ideal conditions for cybercriminals. Networks are disrupted. Communication channels are stressed. Emergency systems may…