Ransomware doesn't just hit big corporations. Small businesses are attacked every day - and many never recover. In 2025, the average ransomware payment was over $2.7 million. But you can protect your business.
Ransomware encrypts everything it can find. Keep one backup offline - disconnect it from your network. Test your restores monthly.
If someone steals a password, MFA stops them. Every account, everywhere. Use an authenticator app, not SMS if possible.
80% of ransomware uses known vulnerabilities. Patch your systems within 48 hours of a fix being available.
Your employees are your first defense. Run monthly phishing tests. If someone clicks something suspicious, don't punish - coach.
What happens when (not if) you're hit? Who do you call? What's the communication plan? Write it down now, not during a crisis.
Ransomware is preventable. The attacks that work usually exploit known vulnerabilities or human error. Patch fast, train your team, and keep backups offline.
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