How can IT departments and business owners prevent a ransomware attack and potentially save the business? The key lies from within - employees may put businesses at risk, but educated employees can help prevent an attack from occurring.
The recent ransomware stats are scary:
- 54% of organisations in the UK have been targeted by ransomware attacks (Osterman Research, June 2016)
- 20% of these cases are so violent that business stopped immediately.
- The most targeted industries are the healthcare and finance sectors.
- 39% of organisations hit by ransomware said it came through an email.
- Cyber criminals target employees because they are considered the weakest link.
Infographic by: www.conosco.com