Surviving Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to businesses, capable of incapacitating operations within hours. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, one-third of all data breaches involve ransomware or similar extortion techniques, affecting 92% of industries. Notably, the 2021 Kaseya incident demonstrated how supply chain vulnerabilities can amplify ransomware’s impact across numerous organizations.
The repercussions of ransomware extend beyond immediate financial losses, inflicting substantial operational and reputational damage. Businesses experience halted operations, revenue loss, and eroded customer trust. IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report estimates the average recovery cost from such attacks at nearly $5 million.
Traditional recovery methods—restoring from backups, utilizing decryption tools, or paying the ransom—often prove unreliable. Attackers may compromise backup systems, decryption tools might not be readily available, and paying ransoms offers no guarantee of data retrieval. Implementing proactive measures, such as ESET’s Ransomware Remediation, which creates secure backups upon detecting ransomware attempts, is crucial. Building resilience against ransomware not only ensures business continuity but also provides a competitive advantage in today’s digital landscape.
Foltýn, Tomáš. 2025. “Resilience in the Face of Ransomware: A Key to Business Survival.” WeLiveSecurity. Mar. 31.
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