Why ransomware defense requires a multilayered approach

Ransomware has grown to become today’s most feared cyber threat, having not only increased in number but also more advanced in targeting. The global cost for ransomware is projected to reach $57 billion this year, increasing to $275 billion by 2031. Given the role and damage of ransomware, Holm Security provides a multilayered protection against these attacks.

Types of ransomware

Ransomware costs include ransom negotiations and payouts, damage and destruction of data, stolen money, downtime, lost productivity, and more. Just like costs, it is executed in a variety of ways. 

Encryption ransomware 
This kind of ransomware encrypts files and demands a ransom for the decryption key. Files remain on the system but are inaccessible and attackers often target documents, databases, and backups. Known examples include WannaCry, CryptoLocker, Locky, andREvil (Sodinokibi). 

Locker ransomware 
Cybercriminals lock the user out of the operating system entirely, preventing access to the desktop, applications, and/or system functionality and demanding payment via a locked full-screen message. Examples include Police Locker (fake law enforcement warnings) and WinLock. 

Leakware 
Attackers threaten to publish or leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid, combining data theft with encryption. This is common in attacks on organizations with sensitive IP or customer data. Examples include Maze, Ragnar Locker, and Clop (known for large-scale data leaks).

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Multilayered protection against ransomware

We provide a multilayered and proactive approach to ransomware prevention.  

Understand asset exposure 
Continuously identify assets throughout your entire attack surface to avoid blank spots and shadow IT that cybercriminals may exploit in a ransomware attack.

Identify vulnerabilities & misconfigurations 
We support proactive remediation to find vulnerabilities exploited in ransomware attacks. 

Simulated phishing & awareness training 
Since many ransomware attacks start with a phishing email, it’s critical to build a human firewall by building human resilience. This is done using both simulated phishing attacks and awareness training.

Pinpoint risky users 
Using our lightweight software endpoint agent, we provide threat intelligence that combines user behavior when phished and computer vulnerabilities.

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