Recommendations for all organizations dealing with the threat of ransomware

Here are our recommendations for all organizations dealing with the threat of ransomware:

➔ Recognize that cyberattacks have become an integral part of today's reality, and ransomware is here to stay. No one is immune to these attacks. It's only a matter of time before you become a target.

➔ Regularly create backups of your data and verify their functionality to make sure they're working when needed.

➔ Reinforce the security of your networks, servers and workstations.

➔ Constantly monitor the security of your network (24/7). If you don't have the skills in-house, avoid any attempt to intervene, as hackers don't go for amateurism.

➔ Make sure your data is well protected to avoid finding yourself in tricky situations. Recent ransomware is capable of extracting virtually all your data.

➔ Note that journalists monitor the Dark Web and quickly spot publications by hacker groups. In the event of a hack, there's a good chance this will be made public (unless the ransom is paid).

➔ It's never wise to pay a ransom. Adequate backups will help you avoid a negotiation.

➔ Should an incident occur, opt for transparency and communicate with your employees and partners. Also promptly notify the appropriate authorities. Offer your assistance to safeguard your employees' compromised personal information.

➔ Establish an incident response plan and conduct simulations to prepare for potential cyberattacks.

➔ Partner with a cybersecurity company specializing in cyber incident response. If necessary, they can help you quickly.

➔ If you haven't conducted backup tests since the beginning of the year, it's high time you did.

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