In 2016, Ransomware increased by 6,000.1%

On May 12, the computer systems of companies such as Telefónica, Renault, Hitachi, Nissan and even the UK's healthcare system… in just a few hours, the outbreaks had multiplied. The person responsible for this attack was WannaCry, a Ransomware which has earned the "title" of being the most damaging cyberattack in history, infecting more than 250,000 computers in over 170 countries in just three days.
 

Evolution

 
He Ransomware It had already established itself as the preferred practice for the cybercriminals in 2016 and WannaCry This was confirmed in 2017 by the fact that such a massive cyberattack exploited a vulnerability patched by Microsoft two months prior… cybersecurity He has a very long road ahead.
 

Detection

 
We can affirm that the security % does not exist 100% and there are attacks that cannot be stopped.
Future attacks by Ransomware They will hide their detection by limiting CPU usage and avoiding 'command-and-control' actions, thus spreading more rapidly.

Pay

 
Paying the ransom is not a measure considered by experts in security INCIBE (National Cybersecurity Institute) reminds us that making the payment does not guarantee that the attackers will decrypt our files... on the contrary, with that money we reward the campaign and encourage it to continue infecting.
 

Solution

 
The best solution is anticipation… hence the importance of making copies of security, training the staff and realizing that security These recommendations go beyond the scope of the IT department and are very important. Equally important are updates to security tools and the implementation of a multi-layered security strategy.
 
From Apen We want you to know that it's not a question of whether your company will be attacked, but when it will be... and for this reason the security It should never be seen as an obstacle to the business, but always as an integral part of it. No company, regardless of its size or turnover, is free from these threats.