Ransomware is the monster under the bed that every company should be worried about these days. From stealing data to disrupting operations and even nation-state hacking, ransomware was a favored tool of cybercriminals worldwide in 2020 – and that looks set to continue in 2021.
Ransomware surged at the start of the pandemic, with an incredible 148% increase in attacks in March 2020alone. In Q3 2020, researchers estimate that cybercriminals successfully completed at least 1 new ransomware attack every day. That’s not a trend that your business wants to get in on.
Protecting your business from cybercrime like ransomware starts with building a strong cybersecurity culture. It’s important to make sure that every one of your staffers is up to date on the latest threats and following cybersecurity best practices – after all, they’re part of your security team too.
Using a solution like BullPhish ID to help employees learn to spot and stop phishing attempts is essential these days- phishing messages are the number one delivery system for ransomware. Plus, adding a secure identity and access management solution like Passly adds powerful protection against cyberattacks including ransomware by adding multifactor authentication, a recommended risk mitigation by CISA and other experts.
Take smart precautions now to ensure that your business isn’t a trendsetter because no company can afford to be a part of the expected wave of continued growth in ransomware attacks in 2021.
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