Stop Ransomware Attacks
Posted: June 02, 2020
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As the world continues its progression to increased online activity, we become more vulnerable to hackers and cybercriminals. They don't discriminate about who they go after or only focus on the size of an organization. The number of attacks has increased by shockingly high numbers and are expected to continue to rise. The first step to protecting yourself and your business or organization is understanding what ransomware attacks are. The second step is to take action to prevent it, and the sooner the better.
Assured GRC, a compliance consulting company and contributor to Dumb Little Man share what you need to know to stop ransomware attacks.
All businesses — whether they are large corporations, governments, or small organizations — are always at a high risk of being attacked by hackers and cybercriminals aiming to steal your money. According to a report in 2019, cyberattacks have an increase of 235%.
Malware and phishing are some of the most common types of cyberattacks, but which could be more dangerous? The answer is Ransomware attack. Ransomware is a type of malware threat that is on the rise in the cyber world. So, no matter the size of your business, it is essential to know how to prevent your business from ransomware. But, before stopping Ransomware attacks, you need to know everything about them.
This article will teach you all there is to know about Ransom prevention. We explore what is Ransomware attack, what types of this attack are, why Ransomware is so effective, and how to protect your data from ransomware attacks.
What is Ransomware Attack?
Ransomware is one of the biggest threats that cybersecurity teams around the world are facing. This type of malware erases all data until a ransom is paid. From small teams to large enterprises and government networks, this advanced form of cyberattack targets all organizations. This alone can be damaging to a network and result in fatal loss to infrastracture.
Read the entire article,
Ransomware Attack: Everything You Need To Know To Stop It, on
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