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The ransomware is not a new threat, although the advancement of technology has brought sophistication and diversification of the attacks. Until now, cybercriminals sent malware infections through malicious links or emails, hoping that some user would open the file and thus be able to encrypt a company's data. But, despite the fact that this type of malware is still active, the current trend is marked by attacks on well-known software applications and large corporations, directly affecting backup. For this reason, more than ever, cloud storage for companies is being so important. The types of infectious attacks Today we can differentiate between three types of attacks.   Deletion of backup repositories in the cloud They are implemented by remote desktop protocols in which cybercriminals steal domain credentials, encrypt data, and delete files from the backup repository. Massive attacks They have a great reach. They pick their victims at random, hoping that a user will cl...

Whether its large-scale virus like WannaCry or more covert attacks, there are good practices that can reduce the likelihood of being hit and sustaining significant damage. Whether it's massive episodes like WannaCry or more covert attacks, ransomware is experiencing alarming "success" and no business is immune. Faced with this scourge, there is no miracle formula. But there are good practices that can significantly reduce the likelihood of being hit and sustaining significant damage. Ransomware attacks have become a very lucrative business Last year, more than half of US businesses (51%) experienced a ransomware-type attack at least once and had to pay an average of $ 2,500 per attack. The success of ransomware attacks is evidenced by FBI figures which show the evolution of ransoms paid: $ 1 billion in 2016, compared to $ 24 million in 2015. So it's no surprise that ransomware is at the top of Verizon's cybercrime rankings in its latest Data Breach Investiga...

Ransomware What once sounded like the plot of a mediocre technology thriller has become the stark reality of the technological age in which we live. The rise of ransomware in recent years has turned millions of people around the world into the victims of money-hungry hackers. Since the first major ransomware attack in 2013, this cyber threat has made hackers millions of dollars in ransoms and cost companies billions in losses. What is ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files on the infected computer, thus preventing the owner from accessing them. The owner is required to pay money as a ransom in exchange for the key to decrypt his files, hence the name, ransomware. The ransom for private users is usually in the few hundred dollars, while business owners are usually asked for thousands. In most cases, the hackers ask that the ransom be paid in cryptocurrency, so that the authorities cannot trace them. Like other types of malicious software, ransomware is ty...