by VAST | Mar 5, 2024 | Ransomware
Ransomware is a particularly virulent form of malware that attacks business-critical systems and data. Ransomware attacks encrypt files or lock systems, rendering them useless to their owners. Typically, the threat actors behind the attack demand a financial ransom to...
by VAST | Feb 27, 2023 | Ransomware
Ransomware is a particularly virulent form of malware in which cybercriminals encrypt a victim’s data and hold it for ransom. It has evolved to become much more dangerous and damaging than when it was first encountered in 1989. Companies need to be prepared to address...
by VAST | May 18, 2022 | Backups, Ransomware
Protecting cloud storage and backups from ransomware is incredibly important. Ransomware is starting to become a growing concern for businesses that rely on cloud computing. According to some reports, it is one of the most common cyber incidents that is disrupting...
by VAST | Mar 3, 2022 | Backups, Ransomware
Recovering from ransomware requires you to create a proactive plan of action ahead of time. This way, you are not scrambling in panic at the last moment. One of the key preventative measures against ransomware involves backups. Businesses that do not focus on a backup...
by VAST | Jan 14, 2022 | Ransomware
In the year 2021, many businesses were subject to ransomware attack headlines due to costly malware attacks. There were many critical reasons why malware and malicious cyber activities increased during the pandemic times. One of the most obvious reasons for this rise...
by VAST | Jan 12, 2021 | Backups, Ransomware
If ransomware infiltrates your data center, your backups are your best chance to restore uncorrupted data. That ability disappears if the ransomware has managed to encrypt the backup media or if the backup process isn’t effective. How can a business ensure its backups...
