Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to files or encrypts them until victims pay a substantial ransom to cybercriminals. According to CrowdStrike’s Global Security Attitude Survey, companies could receive demands of up to $6 million to recover their digital property.
So, you get the idea, ransomware attacks can cost businesses billions of dollars every year. Unfortunately, CrowdStrike’s threat report showed an 82% increase in ransomware-related data leaks in 2021. 2022 and 2023 see no inflection of this trend.
Early detection of ransomware in your information system is essential to prevent irreversible damage. It enables victims to take steps to prevent their files from being permanently blocked or encrypted.
Each piece of malware has a unique signature made up of information such as domain names, IP addresses and other indicators. Signature-based detection uses a library of these signatures to compare them with active files on a machine.
The ransomware behaves in an unusual way: it opens dozens of files and replaces them with encrypted versions. Behavior-based detection can monitor this unusual activity and alert users.
Abnormal traffic detection works at network level. Sophisticated ransomware attacks encrypt data for ransom, but they also steal data before encrypting it in more sophisticated attacks.
Early detection of ransomware helps you avoid losing your data. In many attacks, victims never recover their original files.
Ransom demands can reach millions of dollars. What’s more, replacing a corrupted system is costly and time-consuming.
In addition to monetary losses, targeted companies could lose their data and the trust of their customers for good, which would obviously be very damaging.
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When early detection alerts you to a possible attack, you can protect your data by taking immediate action.
If the ransomware compromises your company’s data, you may need to report it to the authorities, including the CNIL under the RGPD.
The French authorities (see the ANSSI guide) recommend that ransomware victims refrain from making ransom payments, so as not to provide hacker groups with any additional means or encouragement.
The first step in securing your data is to make regular back-ups, and to have penetration tests carried out by specialized companies (pentesting).
The CrowdStrike Falcon® platform can be part of your ransomware protection plan, for example. We can also offer you customized solutions
You also need to be prepared for an attack. You can ensure that your security is adequate. Involving your teams and carrying out the necessary training will go a long way to protecting you. Isn’t it said that the most obvious security holes often lie between the chair and the keyboard?
Faced with the growing threat of ransomware, it’s imperative to surround yourself with experts in the field. SOS Ransomware is your trusted ally to help you navigate these murky waters. If you fall victim to a ransomware attack, don’t panic. Contact us immediately and let our experts guide you through every step to secure your data and your business. Don’t be a victim, be prepared. Trust SOS Ransomware.
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Introduction: what is ransomware?
Detecting a ransomware attack
How to react to a ransomware attack?
Some examples of ransomware attacks
What are the most active threats?
How to protect yourself from a ransomware attack?