
WHAT IS RANSOMWARE?
Ransomware is a type of virus infection which locks your files. This stops you from being able to access any of your data. The attacker will then demand that you pay him money to get a decryption key to regain access to your files.
Noteworthy Statistics
- About 1 in 6,000 emails contain suspicious URLs, including ransomware.
- Malicious emails are up 600% due to COVID-19.
- The average ransom fee requested has increased from $5,000 in 2018 to around $200,000 in 2020.
- The average downtime a company experiences after a ransomware attack is 21 days.
How do you protect your business?
We recommend the following four-step solution:
1. Offsite Backup
2. Security Software
3. File Monitoring Software
4. Employee Education
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