Ransomware recovery now costs organizations an average of $2.73 million, excluding any ransom paid, and 59% of organizations were hit in the past year (Sophos State of Ransomware 2024). Here is how to protect yours.
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts your files and demands payment for the decryption key. In 2025, ransomware gangs increasingly targeted small businesses because they know smaller organizations have weaker defenses and are more likely to pay.
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How ransomware gets in: according to the Sophos State of Ransomware 2024 report, exploited vulnerabilities were the leading root cause (32% of attacks), followed by compromised credentials (29%) and malicious email (23%).
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Explore Managed Security (MSSP)The 10-step ransomware protection framework: Deploy email security with anti-phishing and attachment sandboxing. Implement MFA on all remote access and critical systems. Keep all systems patched within 30 days of critical updates. Deploy EDR on every endpoint — not just antivirus. Segment your network so ransomware cannot spread laterally. Maintain encrypted, air-gapped backups tested monthly. Disable RDP or restrict it to VPN-only access. Implement DNS filtering to block known malicious domains. Train employees quarterly with simulated phishing exercises. Create and test an incident response plan annually.
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