Ransomware attacks are becoming more common. If you are unfamiliar with this type of virus, it is time to educate yourself in order to protect your data.
First and foremost, what exactly is ransomware?
Ransomware is a malicious virus that encrypts files and paralyzes digital systems. The threat actor then demands a ransom in order to decrypt the encryption. Either that or they recover the data before encrypting it and demanding payment for not selling or leaking it. There is frequently sensitive business or personal information.
Who is responsible for the attacks?
Most attacks are carried out by threat actors with advanced digital skills, either on their own initiative or on behalf of others.
Ransomware is always evolving. Tools and methods are constantly evolving, and there is a thriving underground market for this type of service (“ransomware as a service”).
How to protect your company against ransomware?
Being a cautious computer user is the best way to avoid being exposed to ransomware. Be cautious and critical of what you click on and download. Businesses should become acquainted with current information and determine whether their risk assessments and risk management plans need to be updated. Here are five suggestions for protecting your company from cyber-attacks:
- Maintain the most recent versions of your operating systems, software, and applications.
- Check that anti-virus and anti-malware software is set to automatically update and run regular scans.
- Back up your data on a regular basis and double-check that it is complete.
- Keep your backups safe. Make sure they are not connected to the computers or networks being backed up.
- Make a backup plan in case your company or organization is hit by a ransomware attack.
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