But Islanders and Jersey-based businesses are still being urged to ‘ensure they are protected’ after the infection of more than 250,000 organisations by the WannaCry virus last weekend.
But after initial efforts to slow the spread of the WannaCry virus were successful, experts have warned that newer versions of the ransomware could soon be released creating further waves of cyber-attacks.
The States says that its IT staff have taken various measures to protect against the threat, including checking systems patches – security fixes – as well as updating antivirus software and monitoring suspicious communications.
In a statement the States said: ‘The government would like to reassure Islanders that all States of Jersey departments remain unaffected by the “WannaCry/Wannacrypt” ransomware threat.’
Former head of cyber at the Ministry of Defence, David Ferbrache, who is due to speak at a conference in Jersey next month, said that there was some risk of cyber attacks for the Island’s financial services industry.
‘Cyber criminals target financial systems, in particular banks, but as banks tend to be larger organisations they tend to have good security systems,’ he said.
‘Some of the smaller businesses like investment management firms and insurance services can be more vulnerable, though.’
Mr Ferbrache, who works for KPMG, said that WannaCry has been a ‘wake-up’ call for cyber security.
