In an era where cyber threats evolve daily, every business must be prepared for inevitable cyberattacks. Legacy data protection methods fall short in today’s digital battleground. Wipro, in collaboration with Zerto, introduces a new approach to cybersecurity with its Real-Time Cyber Resilient Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape Every enterprise […]
Ransomware has been at the top of headlines for several years now, and we have either heard or experienced first-hand the pain it can cause. While the prevalence of ransomware is still growing and a very real threat for the foreseeable future, we can’t forget the other cyberthreats lurking at the doorstep that could pave […]
Ransomware is the most rampant disaster threat to organizations in every industry. Cybercriminals are disrupting business, causing reputational damage and lost revenue to organizations worldwide. Last year, a minimum of $18 billion was paid in ransoms globally¹. Growing in both volume and severity, malicious actors are finding increasingly sophisticated methods of targeting the vulnerability of […]
The threat of cyberattacks on organizations is greater than ever before. Organizations are rapidly adopting cloud services, work from home policies, and IoT, leaving their data in disparate locations, in different workloads, and at the hands of more users than ever before. In this threat landscape, it means they are leaving themselves exposed to vulnerabilities […]
According to a recent IDC report, 79% of respondents have activated a disaster response in the past 12 months, while 61% of DR responses were triggered by either ransomware or other malware. Ransomware is a growing threat that continues to be profitable for attackers. Even with organizations becoming more aware of ransomware and taking security-minded […]
The estimated global cost of ransomware by 2031¹ is $265 billion dollars—and just one click by an otherwise-conscientious employee exposes you to data loss, business disruption, potential brand reputation damage, and financial cost. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating more employees working remotely, the potential of distractions of the home office are just one example of […]
While there is never a wrong time to evaluate your data backup and recovery plan, there is certainly no more appropriate day than today—World Backup Day. Since its inception in 2011, World Backup Day has been the yearly reminder for users worldwide to evaluate their backup plans and what they are doing to protect against […]
Ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency and becoming even more costly for organizations. Mitigating the risk and impact of cyberattacks requires businesses to be actively working to prevent ransomware, be equipped for timely disaster recovery, and have a ransomware response and recovery plan in place. Are you ransomware-ready? Zerto alleviates the stress of ransomware recovery by offering […]
When it comes to ransomware, it’s not a matter of “if,” it’s “when.” Ransomware attacks are here to stay as they continue to rise in both volume and severity and as cybercriminals keep developing new and unexpected methods to encrypt data. According to Cybersecurity Ventures1, ransomware is expected to attack a business, consumer, or device […]
Ransomware continues to cause headaches, sleepless nights, disruptions, and heavy financial losses to organizations around the world. What makes ransomware so different and more challenging than other types of malware is its ability to severely disrupt the operations of the organizations it hits. By removing access to data, ransomware is halting IT operations and all […]
How a focus on recovery changes the outcome of ransomware attacks Data is one of the most valuable resources in business these days and it is at the heart of IT systems that keep both public and private-sector operations running. When a ransomware attack removes access to data, the effect can be crippling to an […]
What happens during a ransomware attack and why recovery is critical A ransomware attack isn’t a single event. It is a series of events designed to disrupt and disable systems and to force organizations to pay large sums to recover data and get back online. By walking through 7 distinct stages of a ransomware attack, […]
This week the Colonial Pipeline, a 5,500 mile pipeline that supplies upwards of 45% of the gasoline delivered to the east coast of the United States, was brought to an unprecedented halt due to a ransomware attack. The attack is hitting home for many U.S. consumers and causing political reverberations reaching all the way to […]
Ransomware continues to cause headaches, sleepless nights, disruptions, and heavy financial losses to organizations around the world. What makes ransomware so different and more challenging than other types of malware is its ability to severely disrupt the operations of the organizations it hits. By removing access to data, ransomware is halting IT operations and all […]
This week the Colonial Pipeline, a 5,500 mile pipeline that supplies upwards of 45% of the gasoline delivered to the east coast of the United States, was brought to an unprecedented halt due to a ransomware attack. The attack is hitting home for many U.S. consumers and causing political reverberations reaching all the way to […]
A Ticking Time Bomb You’ve read the statistics and seen the costly results. Ransomware attacks are rising 300% year over year. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), out of 500 organizations, 84% were victims of malicious attacks in 2019. Of those, 89% of the attacks were successful with 93% experiencing data corruption or loss. […]
