Every 60 seconds worldwide, 80% of businesses fall victim to ransomware. Indeed, it has become one of the most damaging and widespread attacks that companies and individuals face. So, what would be the ideal approach in the event of a data breach? Pay a ransom or take the risk of losing your data?
What is ransomware?
Ransomware is a threat to your device and to you. It is in fact extortion software that can lock your computer. Then, in exchange for unlocking it, the criminals demand millions of euros. The hacker displays a false legal authority, claiming that your computer has been blocked due to illicit activity. In fact, the technique used by the criminals is always the same. Once the computer is infected, a spam message is sent by a member of the company. Access to the data is immediately blocked, and a message then appears on the computer screen with a ransom demand. At that point, a countdown immediately starts, aimed at preventing the user from investigating the authenticity and origin of the attack. This blocking of data can have serious consequences for the user. In fact, a good number of companies in the United States lose millions of dollars to these attacks.
Why shouldn’t you pay the ransom in the event of ransomware?
Since the appearance of Cryptolocker, ransomware has been spread via exploit kits, spam and messages to extort ransoms from victim companies and individuals. Targeted, companies decide to pay the ransom because they have no other copy and fear that their data will be recorded or published online. In fact, most companies that pay always receive new attacks. In fact, the government advocates the opposite and says that a ransom should not be paid since doing so further funds cybercrime. Moreover, no one knows whether the criminals will keep their word. In short, it is not necessary to pay a ransom in the event of a data breach.
How to protect yourself from ransomware?
To deal with it, it is important to be vigilant and to use good security software for your computer. Vulnerability scans help you identify intruders in your system. Should you choose the right practices to protect yourself? Absolutely.
- Should you back up your data and keep a recent copy? Yes, that’s the best solution.
- Never enable macros contained in attachments of documents sent by email.
- Do not open an unknown document.
- Do not log in as administrator while browsing.
- Should you install Microsoft Office viewers? Yes, it’s essential.
- Should you use a decryption key? Yes, it’s a tool that makes the encrypted data inaccessible to attackers.
- Should you install security patches? It’s a great option to avoid being hacked.
Why choose Chronodisk if you are a victim of ransomware?
In the event of an attack, you no longer have to pay a ransom, Chronodisk is here to help you. In fact, it is a renowned laboratory specializing in data recovery.
Cutting-edge expertise
Our teams have solid experience in data recovery. In fact, we help and support businesses and individuals in particular who have been victims of formatting, deletion and data corruption, especially in the event of a data breach. We therefore use advanced technology and all the necessary equipment to effectively ensure data recovery.
A successful intervention
For 15 years, Chronodisk has been recognized as one of the most respected and reliable names in the industry. So, for cases of hacking, we continue to work hard to earn our clients’ trust and to ensure their success. We can guarantee you our commitment, as we constantly strive to give our best to satisfy our clients.
Free assessment
The cost of data recovery varies depending on the severity of the damage and the size of the hard drive. For example, a hard drive may need a read head replacement for the data to be recovered. In fact, this is why we carry out a free assessment to give you the price of our services.
In short, a data breach represents a threat to companies and private users. It is therefore important to be vigilant and to take into account certain measures to properly secure your device. Otherwise, if you are already a victim, do not pay a ransom, you should call on Chronodisk to recover your data. As for the price, we carry out a free assessment of your case to give you the exact rate for our services if you are a victim of ransomware.