International. A survey conducted by Hornet Security of 820 companies has shown how ransomware attacks not only individuals, but also companies of all sizes.
Small businesses, large corporations and even government headquarters; No organization seems to be free from the risk of information hijacking through malicious software that has become a challenge for cybersecurity teams around the world.
Ransomware findings
Ransomware Help reported that thanks to the Hornet Security survey it was established that a quarter of the companies victims of ransomware have a payroll of between 201 and 500 employees. In contrast, the least affected companies are those with between 1 and 50 employees. These and other results are detailed in the following table:
How to protect yourself
Ransomware harms individuals and businesses, encrypting the most valuable thing: data. Ransomware Help has an updated guide of guidelines that can help protect you from an attack with this type of virus. Some of them are:
- Keep the software and operating system up to date.
- Email security.
- Make backups.
- Browse safely.
- Not paying ransoms.
- Contact an expert professional team in a timely manner.
