Ransomware peaks due to rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender recently sounded the alarm: ransomware attacks have reached a record high. Especially the hacker group Clop plays a major role in this, with an explosive increase of 300 percent in February. This confirms what security experts have long feared: ransomware is becoming increasingly aggressive and opportunistic.

Rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities

What makes this trend worrisome is the speed with which cybercriminals take advantage of new vulnerabilities. Within 24 hours of the announcement of a security vulnerability, systems worldwide are being scanned for vulnerabilities. This highlights the importance of fast patching, as well as a robust backup and recovery strategy.

Why backup and recovery are essential

While prevention and detection remain important, ransomware-proof backup is the last line of defense. Many organizations think a standard backup will suffice, but hackers actually target backup systems to make recovery impossible. Therefore, it is crucial to choose solutions with:

• Immutable storage: immutable backups that cannot be encrypted or deleted.
• Air-gapped solutions: Isolated backups that are inaccessible to hackers.
• Rapid recovery capabilities: Minimize downtime through immediate recovery after an attack.

Be prepared, not surprised

With ransomware at an all-time low, the question is not if, but when your organization will be attacked. The key to resilience lies in a layered security strategy in which detection, prevention and recovery are seamlessly integrated.

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