Ransomware is one of the most damaging cyberattacks today. It encrypts your files and demands payment (usually in cryptocurrency) to unlock them. Once infected, your operations can come to a grinding halt.
🚨 Real-World Impact:
Hospitals locked out of patient records
Police departments forced offline
Businesses losing millions in downtime
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself:
Back up your data regularly (and keep backups offline!)
Don’t click suspicious links or email attachments
Keep your systems and software updated
Use endpoint protection and firewalls
Train employees to recognize phishing & suspicious behavior
📌 Quick Tip:
💸 Paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee your data will be recovered — and it may make you a future target.
✅ Be proactive, not reactive.
Secure your systems before ransomware locks you out of your business.
