How can I protect my company from ransomware attacks? What do I need to do? There are precautions you can take to avoid ransomware threats. And there are solutions to protecting your data, servers, computers and your reputation.
Ransomware is a form of malware and malware attacks have been around since 1991. The first known ransomware attack was delivered via floppy disc. Since then, with the advances in technology, the criminals are now able to encrypt your files without the use of any external device. Even if you pay the ransom, the criminal may or may not unlock the data, which can easily cost your company thousands of dollars, affecting your reputation.
Customers want to be able to trust that their IT staff can protect your data. You want to feel confident that the IT staff is fully equipped to avoid the attack. When—not if— your system has been compromised, you want to have confidence in knowing that your company will not shut down because of a ransomware attack.
Ransomware attacks are happening on a global scale and are growing more prevalent each day. Whether your company is small or large, you can become a victim of a malware infection—this includes ransomware attacks that come to you via email, websites or downloads. Here are some tips to help prevent a ransomware attack:
- Educate your employees. Make them aware of what a ransomware attack is, what to recognize in a malware email, and how it can affect the entire company and your home computer.
- Always alert the IT department before downloading any unfamiliar files that come through your inbox.
- Ensure all computers have the most recent anti-virus software installed.
- Protect your network with a strong, up-to-date firewall.
- Use a spam filter to scan emails for malware.
- Make sure your patches are up-to-date, which can help prevent an infection from happening.
Even with these things in place, having one user click a phishing email or loading a malicious download can result in ransomware on your systems. Your best protection from this is having a good backup system in place. Is your business prepared to repair all of your files and can you restore them from a recent backup? If the answer is no, CHR Solutions can help.
Considering that ransomware attacks are so prevalent these days, you may need help by outsourcing the necessary services to protect your company. This can save you time and money. Yes, it will save you money and help you avoid headaches. CHR has the means and capability to protect your company. Take a look at the 7 Reasons Why You Need an MSP.
