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The Ransomware Threat
Ransomware is the number one malware One of the most common forms of delivery
attack today with more than 50% of UK is through phishing emails which contain
companies having been hit in the past year the malware either through attachments or
alone now is the time to get protected. links to malicious websites and when
accessed runs a java script to download
What is Ransomware? the ransomware.
The criminals are getting more
Ransomware is a type of malicious software sophisticated by constantly developing the
(also know as Malware) which encrypts files malware.
on your computer or even across a network
rendering the files inaccessible and How to get protected?
therefore useless.
It is important to get protected as your
The malware will then display a message business can come to a standstill because
on the screen to you indicating what has of an IT issue such as ransomware.
happened with instructions on how to make Getting a business up and running again
payment to decrypt and access your files. after an attack can be extremely
complicated and time consuming but easily
However, since they are criminals they may avoided if adequate protection is in place.
or may not give you back your information.
Pinnacle has an expert IT services
How do you get it? division who can chat with you about the
solutions available from IT security vendor
There are several different ways that Sophos. Intercept X is a market leading
ransomware can infect your computer or solution which when implemented can stop
network. ransomware attacks by identifying the
malware and stopping it in its tracks.
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