{"id":60011,"date":"2019-01-08T12:32:43","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T18:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=60011"},"modified":"2021-10-14T14:46:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T19:46:52","slug":"ransomware-infects-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/ransomware-infects-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Ransomware Infects a Business Every 10 Seconds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Find Out How to Respond…<\/h4>\n

Ransomware infects a business every 10 seconds. Coveware\u00a0<\/a>reports being the first line of assistance after a ransomware attack has infects a corporate network.\u00a0 They offer assistance with file recovery and getting networks back to full capacity as quickly as possible with minimal downtime.\u00a0 According to Bill Siegal, Coveware\u00a0<\/a>CEO,<\/p>\n

Ransomware strikes a business every 10 seconds. If your business gets hit, knowing how to respond can minimize the costs and associated downtime.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In order to determine how to properly respond,\u00a0users must first understand if they have a ransomware infection, and the proper steps block the malware from spreading further.\u00a0 Then recovery can begin.\u00a0\u00a0This guide,<\/a>\u00a0developed by Coveware<\/a> will cover every step a business should take if they fall victim to a ransomware infection. Businesses need better cybersecurity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ransomware Infects a Business with little security<\/h3>\n

Many business networks use a basic antivirus program that leaves them less secure than they should be. Ideally, a blacklisting antivirus and firewall should have a whitelisting solution to reinforce overall IT security.<\/p>\n

To explore the best business application whitelisting<\/a> solutions, visit PC Matic ransomware protection solutions for business. PC Matic uses a whitelist approach to prevent malware and ransomware attacks.<\/p>\n

Subsequently, when used with operating system updates and security patching, whitelisting is a great deterrent to cybercriminals looking to hack into your business network. Learn more about PC Matics’ ransomware protection for business<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Find Out How to Respond… Ransomware infects a business every 10 seconds. 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