Is your company ready to face the ransomware threat head-on and turn it into a competitive advantage?
31 Mar 2025
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“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
When it comes to ransomware attacks, organizations often find themselves in a fight they never expected. The impact of ransomware can be devastating, bringing even the most successful businesses to their knees within hours. It’s a threat that continues to evolve, testing the strength of cyber defenses and crisis management plans like never before.
Data from Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that ransomware plays a role in one-third of all data breaches, making it a top threat across 92% of industries.
The aftermath of a ransomware attack is not just about the ransom demand; it’s about the emotional and organizational toll it takes on the victims. Businesses lose money, opportunities, and trust as they struggle to recover from the attack, which can stretch from hours to months.
According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the average cost of recovering from a ransomware incident is close to US$5 million.
Bouncing Back from the Brink
When hit by ransomware, organizations have limited options for recovery: restoring from backups, receiving decryption tools from security experts, or paying the ransom. However, these options are not always foolproof. Attackers may target backup systems, decryption tools may not be timely, and paying the ransom may not guarantee a solution.
ESET Ransomware Remediation offers a new approach by combining prevention and remediation, creating secure file backups that are immune to ransomware attacks.
Preparing for the Unpredictable
Ransomware is a disruptive force that can bring businesses to a standstill, but those with strong prevention and recovery strategies can not only survive but thrive in the face of cyber threats. In a digital world filled with uncertainty, resilience and preparedness are key to staying ahead of the game.
Stay vigilant, anticipate the unexpected, and make sure your business is ready to face whatever challenges come its way.
