Ransomware often exploits known vulnerabilities in software. Keeping your operating systems and applications updated closes the doors that attackers use to walk in.
This is the single most effective hurdle for attackers. Even if they steal a password, MFA provides a secondary wall that is significantly harder to scale. The Ransomware Epidemic and What You Can Do – AZMATH
Identify your most critical data. If it disappeared tomorrow, what would happen? Understanding your "crown jewels" allows you to prioritize their protection. Ransomware often exploits known vulnerabilities in software
Move away from the idea that anything inside a network is safe. Verify every user and every device, every single time they attempt to access data. Even if they steal a password, MFA provides
The epidemic thrives on the interconnectivity of the modern world. Every smart device, cloud server, and remote workstation is a potential entry point. As we have seen with attacks on fuel pipelines and hospital networks, the transition from "cyber threat" to "physical reality" is instantaneous and devastating. Why We Are Vulnerable