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Ransomware
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is malware where the malicious perpetrator encrypts a device or machine and demands a ransom, thus, the name.
Payment of the ransom would mean a grant of access to the decrypted data on the machine, while non-payment would mean the encrypted data gets erased, published, or sold to others, sometimes even on the dark web.
Drive-by downloads and phishing emails are the most common vectors of ransomware. Ransomware remains among the topmost profitable malware utilized by hackers.
Here are the symptoms of a Ransomware attack:
- Unresponsive/slowness of the device
- Multiple Scanning is seen originating from inside the network
- Unauthorized software installation
- Disk utilization of the device suddenly goes high
- New privileged account creation
- Uninstalling the authorized software
- Installation of Mimikatz application
Why protect against Ransomware?
In any business, be it a micro, small, medium or large enterprise, especially in vital industries, such as but not limited to Healthcare, Legal, Banking and Finance, Housing, Retail and Consumer, Media and Communications, the importance of data, data integrity and data security can only be underscored.
Ransomware attacks may provide entry into an organization’s network, and perpetrators may attack other significant resources in your company’s network. Data loss may be more life-threatening in some industries, like in the ICS/Critical Infrastructure.
Among the consequences of losing data are:
- Financial losses
- Reputation loss
- Regulation fines
- Legal consequences
- Stunted business growth
How Insoft can help
Insoft has over ten years of experience providing top-notch Cyber Security services, with 100% customer satisfaction expressed by its clientele worldwide. More than working on ransomware protection methodology, Insoft experts also review and suggest the security controls and systems that work best for your environment.
We provide 24/7 support in monitoring the IPS Events and respond as per the agreed SLA.