The prospect of having to deal with a ransomware infection isn’t very appealing. But while every business owner is well aware of what ransomware is by now, many still don’t realize the extent ofthe financial damage it can cause.
But Wait … What is ransomwware?
Ransomware is computer malware or virus that installs covertly on a victim’s device (e.g., computer, smartphone, wearable device) and uses an extortion attack that holds the victim’s data hostage, or threatens to publish the victim’s data, until a ransom is paid. Simple ransomware may lock the system in a way which is not difficult for a knowledgeable person to reverse, and display a message requesting payment to unlock it.
Ransomware demands have gotten pricier, but it’s not the initial fee you need to be worried about. You don’t have to pay the ransom demand, but you do have to keep paying your overheadcosts for the duration of your business’ downtime, while pulling in little to no profits.
To keep you from having to face a situation that could potentially cost you everything, Computer Network Systems has put together a comprehensive eBook on the true cost of a ransomware attack.