I demand a ransom!

That's what the hacker using Ransomware will tell you to get your data.

This is an increasingly common method of attack by hackers against small and medium-sized businesses that has increased alarmingly in the last three years and has compromised millions of computers and mobile devices worldwide.

This 2021, weekly cyberattacks on companies in Spain have increased by 61% compared to last year.

But what is Ransomware?

In short, it's the hijacking of data, files, or even the operating system, which the hacker uses to extort a ransom from their victims. The hacker will block access to the operating system or encrypt the files so they can't be used.

The way in which the hacker accesses our system can be:

• By scanning a QR code that opens a URL to a malicious website.
• By downloading a previously infected file from our email.
• When we download pirated software to save money on the original.
• By using USB devices of dubious origin.

How can we prevent it?

Installing a security solution may be sufficient for home computers; however, if we want to protect our company's most vulnerable equipment and information from these attacks, we must follow these steps:

• Install security solutions that detect potential infections.
• Back up all your information on multiple devices.
• Use two-factor authentication to access devices and platforms.
• Create a layered security architecture.

Are your company's devices properly protected? Do you know what steps to take if one of those devices is infected with ransomware?

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