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What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a complex type of malware that is installed on computers without the owners’ permission.
It has the ability to encrypt corporate files and data, leaving the equipment locked. As a resolution, the criminals demand a ransom, mainly in digital currency, to release access.
RANSOMWARE
What types are there?
- Ranomware Locker
It blocks login to the infected device, as well as searching for other connected devices, local or networked, and encrypting them.
- RANSOMWARE CRYPTO
It prevents access to the data stored on the affected device, mainly by using encryption.
Business losses
Impacts on the corporate environment
Legal costs
- Legal costs
Restoration costs of impacted assets
- Restoration costs of impacted assets
External and internal communications costs
- External and internal communications costs
Overtime costs for IT teams
- Overtime costs for IT teams
Increased compliance and auditing costs
- Increased compliance and auditing costs
Lost customer trust
- Lost customer trust
Damage to brand reputation
- Damage to brand reputation
Regulatory penalties and fines
- Regulatory penalties and fines
Be aware
How does infection occur?
Ransomware can spread in a variety of ways, the most common being:
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- Via e-mail with malicious code attached;
- Through infected links that induce the user to click and be directed to the page (phishing);
- Exploiting vulnerabilities in systems that have not received the appropriate security updates.
- Defend your company
How to avoid a Ransomware attack?
- Have an edge firewall with the ability to identify infected file downloads;
- Keep the operating system and programs installed with all updates applied;
- Have an antivirus installed that can protect against this type of threat;
- Be careful when clicking on links or opening files;
- Update backups regularly to keep data and files safe.
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Questions & Answers
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- Which companies need the solution?
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- What are the benefits of acquiring the solution?
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- What are the expected results?
Quality of service and cost reduction.