Ransomware

Ransomware is a particularly nasty type of malicious software that can be devastating to an organisation. It typically spreads through phishing emails or individuals unknowingly visiting an infected website. Once it gains access to a vulnerable system, it quickly works to encrypt all of the data across computers and devices on the network. Encrypted data becomes completely inaccessible to anyone without the encryption key, and a message will be displayed demanding a ransom. Usually the only realistic hope of retrieving the data is through payment of the ransom with a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. However, there is no guarantee that the encryption key will be provided if the ransom is paid. This is just one example of a threat that managed antivirus protects against.

 

 

 

• Safeguard your data
• Protect your business against potentially devastating threats
• Minimise downtime