The four most prevalent ways ransomware launches attacks is something every organization leader and IT department should know
The growing scourge of businesses worldwide, ransomware attacks are currently at historic levels.
Always improving, always stealthier, ransomware is the number one malware threat that businesses need to protect themselves against.
Ransomware is behind countless problems for businesses worldwide, including significant down-time, loss of reputation, and customers, and significant financial expense.
Studies show 41% of customers say they would stop buying from a business victim of ransomware.
Attacks against small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) can be most catastrophic, with 65% closing their doors within six months of a ransomware attack.
Knowing the four most prevalent ways ransomware launches attacks is something every organization leader and IT department should know, and that includes security tips to help avoid them.
46% RDP Compromise: Remote desktop protocol (RDP) is most common, bolstered by the current pandemic and the scores of employees now working from home. RDPs facilitate network connections between users, especially for those working remotely. Once an RDP is compromised, hackers are free to deploy ransomware attacks.
- Tip: Reduce access to RDP to only those who need it; use a VPN (virtual private network) as a protective layer for all network traffic.
26% Phishing Emails: Still going strong and always improving, phishing emails are like a mosquito you can’t get rid of.
Always annoying, email phishing and spam emails are a hacker favorite for entering a data system. They draw you in by exploiting emotions of
all types from scare tactics to great news!
The ultimate goal of these emails is getting the recipient to open an attachment, download a file, or click on a link in the text.
