Ransomware Costs Businesses RecordHigh $1 Billion in 2023 Your 5-Step Plan to Prevent Attacks in 2024 By Fisher Phillips 2023 was the most devastating year yet for ransomware attacks, with businesses forking over $1 billion in ransom payments for the first time ever — and 2024 is expected to be even worse. Beyond the payments, the average cost of each ransomware attack last year was over $5 million. Given these unprecedented statistics, ransomware attacks could be the largest looming threat to your business in 2024. This insight provides a clear 5-step plan to help you lower the odds of falling prey to a costly attack. The Basics • Ransomware is malicious software that blocks access to computer systems or files until you pay a sum of money to the cybercriminals who have infiltrated your business. They gain access by exploiting system vulnerabilities (sometimes through a third party or vendor that has access to your system) or by luring your employees into clicking on links or attachments or responding to phishing emails or “smishing” texts (phishing through SMS texts). 20 Illinois Automobile Dealer News
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