All insightsRansomware AttackRansomware AttackECS Tech TeamMay 4, 2023According to Purplesec, There are over 6,000 entities and individuals that experience ransomware attacks. That also means it happens every 14 seconds.This does not affect individuals but most especially it affects and threatened businesses. 32% of businesses are infected by ransomware that causes the company to lose data access for days or more.Yet, many among us are still finds it a mystery and unfamiliar with even the term ransomware and malware.The insidious nature of ransomware infections is that Ransomware relies on YOU to help them do their damageYour trusting nature: trust, but verify!Your curiosity: just don’t click!Your desire to save: pay for crediblesoftware!Your internet surfing abilities: stick withofficial websites!STOP ransomware in its tracksA ransomware attack can be stopped. Here are a few ways to protect yourself and your computer from them.Don’t open suspicious emailsDon’t click on suspicious links or attachmentsDon’t visit sketchy websitesDon’t download “free” softwareRansomware is lurking around your industryIt affects lots of industries, from professional services to healthcareProfessional servicesManufacturingPublic administrationHealthcareInformation technologiesMining and utilitiesRetail7 PROACTIVE WEAPONS against ransomware attacksBack up your data dailyAllow approved workflow applicationsKeep applications updatedUse a business-class firewallInstall email filteringEducate yourself about ransomwareImplement an enterprise-level antivirus solutionLet ECS Technology Solutions IT team help fortify your defenses against a ransomware attack.Call or email to begin a no-obligation conversation. Browse all insights →