Kaseya ransomware attack

Have you been following the news of the latest ransomware attack? 800 Coop supermarkets had to close as their tills wouldn’t work

Here’s how that affects your business + my recommendation

There’s been lots in the news recently about the Kaseya ransomware attack. Up to 1,500 businesses worldwide, including the Swedish Coop chain, have been affected by malicious software sent out by a notorious hacking group.

Ransomware is a very difficult attack to deal with. It’s where hackers gain access to your data and encrypt it, so you can’t access it at all. Then they demand a big ransom fee to unlock your data.

It’s easy to look at this and think “hey, we’re OK, they only seem to target big businesses”. But that’s not the case at all. The reality is:

Hackers are targeting all businesses, all the time, using clever automated tools to find and exploit vulnerabilities

 When small businesses are attacked by ransomware, it tends not to be reported in the news. But believe me when I tell you it definitely happens. Every. Single. Day.

We see attempted ransomware attacks all the time and they are terrifying. Many hackers now gain access to IT systems weeks, or even months, before they launch their attacks. They use this time to quietly prepare, and slowly change settings to make it dramatically harder for us to a) detect them, and b) fix the damage they create when they launch their attack.

I’ve been reviewing the cyber security protection you (and all our other clients) have in place. And it’s time to be proactive and increase that protection.

So…

I need some time with you please to run through our new minimum cyber security recommendations

We’ve put together a sophisticated blend of security products to give you five key protections:

• Multi-factor authentication: When you login, you’ll be asked to enter a code from another device (like your online banking)
• Enhanced email filtering: To trap more phishing emails – the kind of emails that look real but aren’t
• Advanced monitoring tools: Constantly checking for the most common signs of your account being compromised
• Sophisticated alerts: Our team will be notified earlier when anything is amiss
• Reduced access for the wrong people: So if anyone does get into your account, there’s less damage they can do

I can answer your questions, and then together we can agree which is the best level of protection for your business. We’ll do this on a call.

Can you look at my live diary and book in an time that works best for you?

Question: Do I really need this security package?

Yes I really do believe you do. If you saw what I saw every day, you’d want this level of protection. Think of this cyber security package as like the air bags in your car. You hope never to have to use them. But if you have an accident, you’ll be very glad they were there to protect you.

Question: What else can I do to keep my business safe?

As I said earlier, this is our minimum standard. We have Silver and Gold plans with even greater levels of protection for your data and systems. There’s also critical security awareness training for your staff, and additional backup tools to give you more options in the event of a crisis.

For more information get in touch today, contact us

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