What Is Ransomware and How Can You Protect Your Business?
Ransomware is one of the most damaging cybersecurity threats businesses face today. It encrypts your systems or files and demands payment for access. This type of attack can halt operations, expose confidential data, and harm your reputation within hours. In many cases, even paying the ransom does not restore access, making prevention absolutely vital. While large companies often make headlines, ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting small and mid-sized organisations. Many of these businesses rely on managed IT services to strengthen security, minimise risk, and respond quickly to any threats. How Ransomware Gains Access Ransomware often enters a business network through: Fake emails pretending to be from trusted contacts Malicious links and infected attachments Unpatched software or outdated security systems Weak login credentials or user access controls Once inside, the malware spreads across your network, locking critical files and leaving your business vul...