What is ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malicious programme that demands payment after launching a cyber attack on a computer system. This type of malware has become increasingly popular among criminals, costing organisations millions each year.
For a quick guide to ransomware and what you can do to protect your business, download our free infographic: What is ransomware and how can I protect my business?
The impact of ransomware
Security experts recognise that ransomware is one of the fastest-growing forms of cyber attack. Its prevalence and reach was emphasised when WannaCry, and more recently, NotPetya, exploited a flaw in Microsoft’s SMB software and spread rapidly across networks, locking away files. According to Bitdefender Labs, there are roughly 2.8 million known unique samples of ransomware and the numbers keep growing. DIY ransomware creation tools are also readily available.
How to protect your business in 10 minutes
Preventing ransomware attacks can be as simple as ten minutes of staff training. We’ve developed a Human Patch e-learning course to help you take action against the increasing threat of phishing and ransomware attacks by educating your employees to be vigilant and secure.
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IT Governance’s cyber security consultancy and technical services are delivered by a team of experienced in-house consultants and penetration testers who have a deep understanding of the range of cyber risks faced by organisations today, enabling you to implement the best possible security solutions for your budget and requirements.
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Take action against the increasing threat of ransomware attacks by educating your employees to be alert, vigilant and secure.
This ransomware employee awareness course covers the main forms a ransomware attack can take and how they work and actions that individuals and organisations can take to help protect against ransomware.
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