Ransomware is a growing problem for organizations of every size with the numbers of attacks and the money spent to clean up the damage on the rise. Ransomware now regularly steals the headlines and gone are the days when it is just a minor corporate issue.
So, what exactly is ransomware? It is a type of malware that holds network data “hostage.” Ransomware attacks typically target vulnerabilities on endpoints, preying on organizations that may not be fully up to date in their “security hygiene.” This translates into basic security practices, such as patches, antivirus and logging critical data, which are especially important in today’s world of cybersecurity where it can be difficult to stay ahead of adversaries.
Although security hygiene can be time-consuming and difficult to maintain, it’s these fundamentals that are the most important focus areas for enterprise organizations.
