Defending Businesses Against Ransomware Attacks

SDC CPAs is one of the only women-owned businesses operating in the forensic accounting industry. The highly qualified, multilingual staff at SDC CPAs has decades of combined experience working with businesses to identify and protect against cybersecurity attacks such as ransomware.

Ransomware is a type of malicious attack in which hackers encrypt a company’s data or software systems and demand money to remove the blockage. While ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, there are steps businesses can take to protect themselves. First, all employees should be trained to recognize phishing attempts through email or website links.

Companies should also protect their internal IT infrastructure by using high-quality anti-virus software, private Wi-Fi connections, and virtual private networks. Finally, having a robust business continuity plan that considers cybersecurity is key to remaining productive during an attack. This may include securely backing up all important systems and files, as well as providing employees with clear instructions as to how to respond to a ransomware attack.