According to Symantec’s 2016 Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR), there were more than 4,000 ransomware attacks per day since Jan 1, 2016, a 300-percent increase over 2015, which saw an average 1,000 attacks per day, according to the ISTR.
While organizations can’t ever be completely protected, there are a number of steps you can take to minimize the risk and potential fallout from a ransomware attack, says Scott Millis, CTO at mobile security and secure device management platform Cyber adAPT.
“By facing ransomware head-on and understanding the potential impact through threat assessments, businesses can at least be aware of the data and systems that are most critical to their operations and are in need of the most protection. If weak points are found in your systems and potential attack surfaces, you can then apply solutions to protect these valuable assets,” Millis says. Here are his top five tips for combating ransomware.
