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Ransomware has grown to become today’s most feared cyber threat, having not only increased in number but also more advanced in targeting. The global cost for ransomware is projected to reach $57 billion this year, increasing to $275 billion by 2031. Given the role and damage of ransomware, Holm Security provides a multilayered protection against these attacks.
Types of ransomware
Ransomware costs include ransom negotiations and payouts, damage and destruction of data, stolen money, downtime, lost productivity, and more. Just like costs, it is executed in a variety of ways.
Encryption ransomware
This kind of ransomware encrypts files and demands a ransom for the decryption key. Files remain on the system but are inaccessible and attackers often target documents, databases, and backups. Known examples include WannaCry, CryptoLocker, Locky, andREvil (Sodinokibi).
Locker ransomware
Cybercriminals lock the user out of the operating system entirely, preventing access to the desktop, applications, and/or system functionality and demanding payment via a locked full-screen message. Examples include Police Locker (fake law enforcement warnings) and WinLock.
Leakware
Attackers threaten to publish or leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid, combining data theft with encryption. This is common in attacks on organisations with sensitive IP or customer data. Examples include Maze, Ragnar Locker, and Clop (known for large-scale data leaks).
Read more about how Holm Security prepares you for ransomware.
Multilayered protection against ransomware
Holm Security provide a multilayered and proactive approach to ransomware prevention.
Understand asset exposure
Continuously identify assets throughout your entire attack surface to avoid blank spots and shadow IT that cybercriminals may exploit in a ransomware attack.
Identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
Holm Security support proactive remediation to find vulnerabilities exploited in ransomware attacks.
Simulated phishing and awareness training
Since many ransomware attacks start with a phishing email, it’s critical to build a human firewall by building human resilience. This is done using both simulated phishing attacks and awareness training.
Pinpoint risky users
Using their lightweight software endpoint agent, Holm Security provide threat intelligence that combines user behavior when phished and computer vulnerabilities.
Holm Security prevents successful ransomware attacks
Holm Security’s market-leading Next-Gen Vulnerability Management Platform (VMP) enables the successful prevention of ransomware attacks by:
- Reducing the attack surface using Attack Surface Management (ASM)
- Identifying vulnerabilities before they’re exploited
- Enhancing user resilience against phishing attacks
