Introduction
Because ransomware attacks are growing at a fast pace, it's crucial to understand the risks to your business, organization, or personal information. Any individual or organization, large or small, can be a victim as cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated by the day.
Assessing the risks and understanding the most common mistakes that lead to ransomware infections can reduce the chances of being attacked and exploited.
Although it's practically impossible to completely prevent the threat posed by cybercriminals, you can take proactive steps to mitigate the risk of ransomware or other extortion-based attacks.
Having the basic knowledge of how you can prevent a ransomware attack can help you recover from an incident, should you fall victim to an attack.