Ransomware protection
eXpurgate offers first-class anti-ransomware technology to stop ransomware at the very beginning
The frequency of ransomware attacks on companies is increasing. Cyber criminals are making horrendous sums of money by encrypting sensitive data on their victims’ devices and only releasing it again in exchange for a ransom. Reliable ransomware protection through anti-ransomware software and efficient email security is therefore more important than ever for companies. Find out how you can protect yourself against threats on the Internet and how eXpurgate can help you.
Risks from ransomware
Many users think that not opening suspicious email attachments and avoiding unsafe websites is enough to prevent damage from ransomware. Unfortunately, this is only half the truth. You do reduce the risk of a virus infecting your computer. Nevertheless, you still need to protect yourself against attacks with the appropriate software and regularly back up your data. This is the only way to ensure adequate protection. Otherwise there is a risk of data loss and ransom demands.
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Ransomware protection: tips and strategies for defending against cyber extortion
A typical scam involves links that redirect you to fraudulent websites. Sensitive data is requested there or downloads are offered that allow malicious software to reach your device. Conventional browsers are now largely equipped to combat this. For the most part, they recognize malicious content and issue warnings.
As a general rule, do not open any file attachments if you do not know the sender of the email or if you know the sender but the context of the email seems strange to you. This significantly reduces the risk of falling victim to a ransomware attack. Furthermore, installation files (.exe) in the attachment should arouse your suspicion. These are often packed in a ZIP file, which you must extract before opening.
Software on your computer that has not been updated or patched – be it your operating system, browser or various Office applications – is a welcome target for cyber criminals. Therefore, always keep your software and especially your operating system (whether Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.) up to date and uninstall any programs you do not need. Ideally, activate the “Automatic updates” function if the app supports this.
A VPN service encrypts your IP address and your data traffic and thus ensures greater security. This makes it harder for cybercriminals to infiltrate your system with ransomware. But even with a VPN service, caution is still advised, as visiting unsafe websites and opening malicious email attachments can still cause damage.
Cloud services can also help your company mitigate the damage caused by ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks usually target locally stored data – cloud storage therefore does not have this problem. A complete move to the cloud is not absolutely necessary (if this has not already taken place anyway). If a local attack occurs, you can simply restore your files from the cloud.
Regular backups are the best protection for restoring files in the event of a ransomware attack. In addition to the cloud variant, there is of course also the option of an offline backup. It is important that the backup is then disconnected from the network and the other systems in order to effectively protect it from file encryption in the event of an attack. Otherwise, the backup would also be affected by the ransomware attack. It is therefore essential that you create regular backups and restore them on a test basis, because even the best backup is useless if it is broken. 😉
As cybercrime is a growing problem for companies, employee training is highly recommended. Seminars should also be held to raise awareness among colleagues, particularly when dealing with confidential information (passwords, personal data, etc.).
In addition to ransomware antivirus software, it is particularly advisable to install a comprehensive email security solution. With eXpurgate, emails with malicious attachments or links are detected and successfully blocked even before they reach your inbox.
Ransomware prevention: the most important steps for securing your digital data
To protect yourself from the consequences of a ransomware attack, you should take preventive measures. Some of the measures presented here are already included. You should also consider these additional points:
- Create a complete list of all devices used (PCs, notebooks, smartphones, etc.), including operating system and version
- Draw up a network plan with all IT systems (internal & external)
- Use a program that prevents the execution of software without authentication
- Only install browser add-ons such as Java if this is really necessary. These are susceptible to ransomware
Ransomware software and its advantages
eXpurgate ‘s email ransomware protection supports you effectively in the fight against ransomware. Many of the measures presented here are recommended. The use of eXpurgate provides you with additional and reliable protection against ransomware attacks. Our service fends off malicious emails before they even reach your inbox. Discover the many benefits that eXpurgate can offer your company.
99.99 % – with this rate, eXpurgate achieves a top value in the detection of spam and phishing.
Every day, 1 billion (!) emails are detected and used as a data basis for detecting spam, phishing and ransomware.
Malicious emails are blocked before they can even infiltrate your system infrastructure.
eXpurgate offers industry-leading protection against zero-day attacks. These are attacks that exploit a previously undiscovered vulnerability in software and are therefore (still) unknown to anti-virus programs.
Hardly any misclassification of legitimate emails as spam. This means that business emails always reach you safely and do not end up in the spam folder, where they are overlooked.
You get the solution with exactly the functions you need. This is ensured by the modularity and easy integration of our software.
All our products and services come directly from Germany. We guarantee excellent service quality and maximum data protection.
FAQ - The most frequently asked questions
Does ransomware protection make sense?
Yes, definitely. With appropriate email ransomware protection and a few preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the risks of a ransomware attack. This will protect your company from data loss and ransom demands by cyber criminals.
How does ransomware protection work?
Ransomware protection is created by combining an email security solution with various, mainly preventive measures. Here is an overview:
- Do not call up unsafe links
- Do not open dubious file attachments
- Install updates and patches regularly
- Using VPN services
- Use cloud services
- Create backups
- Training and sensitization of employees
How does a ransomware attack work?
A typical ransomware attack usually follows a certain pattern. Here you can see the typical steps.
- Infection/entry
- Encryption of the files
- Ransom demand
- Payment of the ransom demand (optional)
- Data recovery
- Filing a criminal complaint with the authorities (optional)
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