Perception Point Cybersecurity Guides: Ransomware

20 Devastating Ransomware Examples and Lessons Learned

Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or encrypt the files on it until a ransom is paid.

Oct-24

Ransomware Protection: 7 Ways to Protect Your Business

Ransomware protection refers to a comprehensive approach and measures taken to prevent, detect, and respond to malicious software attacks.

Jul-23

What Is Ransomware? Attack Types, Examples, Detection, and Prevention

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a victim's computer or network and encrypts their files or restricts access to their system.

Mar-23

Ransomware Protection: Removal, User Education, and Prevention

What Is Ransomware? Ransomware protection is crucial for organizations to maintain security. Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that uses cryptography to hold information…

Feb-23

How to Prevent Ransomware: 15 Ways to Prevent the Next Attack

Ransomware is a type of malware that stops users from accessing their personal files or system, and demands ransom payment to regain access.

Feb-23

Best Ways For Your Company to Prevent Ransomware

When ransomware infiltrates your computer, it encrypts data or “locks down” your operating system. When ransomware seizes a “digital hostage,” such as a file, it demands a…

Feb-23

How to Choose a Ransomware Protection Service Provider

Recovering from a ransomware attack is hard. Even when companies pay the ransom, there’s no guarantee that they will recover their files. Worse, the files could have…

Feb-23

Why Traditional Security Solutions Aren’t Stopping Ransomware

75% of companies that were hit by ransomware last year had up-to-date endpoint protection solutions in place. Why didn’t that help stop the attacks? Let’s take a…

Feb-23

6 Tips to Strengthen Your Ransomware Prevention Plan

In Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Report, ransomware ranked the second most common malware attack after command and control. Many employees still fall victim to ransomware with work email being its main delivery mechanism.…

Feb-23

What You Should Know About Ransomware as a Service

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. In 2021 alone, FinCEN reported an average of $102.3 million ransomware transactions per month. Last year’s figure exceeded the value reported…

Feb-23

How Ransomware Attacks Work: Impact, Examples, and Response

What Is a Ransomware Attack? Ransomware, an advanced form of cyberattack, is one of the biggest threats that security teams around the world are facing.…

Feb-23

Windows 10 Ransomware Protection: What You Should Know

What Is Windows 10 Ransomware Protection? Malware protection is a major concern for all computing systems. In light of this, Microsoft included Ransomware Protection features…

Oct-21

Guide Category: Ransomware