How Backups Can Protect Your Company's Data From Ransomware

Ransomware activity in the U.S. continues to grow at an alarming rate. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that from January to July 31, 2021, there was a 62% increase in reporting of ransomware complaints and a 20% increase in reported losses from the same time period in 2020. Ransomware continues to spread across all of our business sectors because it's profitable. The National Security Institute reports that  ransomware demands now average $200,000. 

What can businesses do to protect themselves?

There is a solution to prevent business disruption and even dissolution. Backups. Maintaining reliable backups prevent the malware from encrypting the backups. This allows you to restore your business's data without negotiating with the criminals attempting to extort you and your business.