Your Business Experienced a Ransomware Attack, and It Was Not Prepared – Now What? | Burr & Forman

It is hard to find a news post without a story on a ransomware attack. The National Security Council has issued an open letter warning all businesses to be alert and prepared for ransomware attacks.  Various industry groups have issued multiple alerts with tips specific to businesses in their field. Unfortunately, it often takes getting hit by a ransomware attack to accept the idea that all businesses are potential victims of ransomware attacks. If you have not yet taken action and developed your own plans for responding to a ransomware attack, here are some tips for getting through a ransomware attack without an existing plan.

There are a lot of different types of cyber-attacks from social engineering attacks, exploitation malware, insider attacks, and extortion, and confirming whether or not your systems were compromised is the first step in determining the appropriate response. When suspicious activity is detected on your computer systems,…

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