Las Vegas is known for its thriving business and entertainment industry. Companies that hold customer or client information and other critical financial information are often targeted for ransomware attacks. This has caused loss and damages of millions of dollars to these businesses.
If you have a Las Vegas business that you want to protect from cyber attacks, this article will outline some of the key strategies that may help you.
Ransomware is a form of malware used by cyber criminals to encrypt a the target company’s files and infiltrate data. The attacker then demands to be paid a ransom for the system to work again. Even after payment is made, there is no guarantee that the attacker will restore the network. Attackers use this type of malware in a criminal scheme to make money at the expense of the target company or website.
The tactics used by most of these cyber criminals could look like a harmless link sent in an email. Without the right protection, one such email can shut down the entire computer system of a company. It is important for you and your employees to be aware of ransomware and how it may be presented, in order to better avoid it in the future.
To give your business the protection it needs from ransomware cyber attacks, you need to take the right security precautions. Here are the some things you can do to keep your business secure:
Every business needs to have a secure backup hosting option available if there is a cyber attack. This will ensure that your business has the data needed to continue daily operations.
Finding a backup hosting option can also help you to streamline business processes and ensure no delays on your platforms. A secure hosting option will also give the right users access to sensitive business data while keeping out unauthorized users.
It may be helpful to hire the service of a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to take care of the day-to-day IT security issues of your business. A provider with quality IT services can put proactive measures in place to keep your business protected from future threats.
An MSP will conduct a detailed assessment of your current system, identify security weaknesses, and implement the necessary security measures to keep you prepared.
Attackers may use a harmless-looking email link or pop-up message with links to bait you and access your sensitive company information.
It is crucial to avoid opening links from unverified sources. Do not open any attachments or download files from sources you are not sure about. Many experts even advise you to refrain from opening or downloading files from people you know, if you were not expecting the email.
You should take time to assess your company’s current security measures and implement an IT structure that will provide layers of protection by screening all incoming users.
Screening all logins with multi-factor authentication will ensure that each user has the right permissions to access your system.
If a cyber attack attempt occurs, it is important to have previously established procedures for reporting and handling the event. The process should include effective ways of collecting detailed information on what led to the incident.
Ensuring that you have a plan for incident reports in advance, including details on who will handle them, how to manage them, how to obtain critical information, etc., will make responding and resolving any incidents much more efficient.
At Method Technologies, we are committed to helping Las Vegas businesses get the cybersecurity protection they need to prevent and protect against cyber attacks. Call us today to learn how we can help your business.