The BEST protection against ransomware
Imagine arriving at work tomorrow to find all your files gone.
Not just missing—but encrypted. Locked away by cybercriminals demanding a hefty ransom to release them.
This isn’t a hypothetical. It’s ransomware. And it’s escalating.
In the first quarter of 2025 alone, ransomware attacks surged by 84% compared to the same period last year.
It’s no longer a question of if your business will be targeted, but when.
In fact, two-thirds of businesses have already been hit in the past two years. It’s a sobering statistic—and a wake-up call. Is your business prepared?
Here’s the good news: there’s a highly effective way to protect your data—immutable backup storage.
But before we get to that, a quick reminder of what ransomware is: a cyberattack where criminals infiltrate your systems, encrypt your data, and demand payment to unlock it.
It’s brutal. And it’s evolving.
Today’s attackers don’t just go after your live data—they target your backups too. Research shows that 96% of ransomware victims in the last two years had their backups compromised.
That’s why immutable backup storage is so critical.
“Immutable” means unchangeable. Once your backup data is written, it can’t be altered, deleted, or overwritten—not even by someone with admin rights.
So even if attackers breach your systems, they can’t touch these backups. It’s like locking your most valuable data in a vault—one that only you can open when needed.
Traditionally, this meant using air-gapped, offline storage. But now, cloud-based solutions offer the same level of protection—without the hardware headaches.
So why isn’t everyone using it?
Despite 81% of IT professionals agreeing it’s the best defence against ransomware, only 59% of businesses have adopted it. That gap is worrying.
Security hardening—firewalls, antivirus, access controls—is essential. But if ransomware gets through (and it often does), your backups are your last line of defence.
They need to be untouchable.
It’s about adopting a “breach mentality”—assuming an attack will happen, and planning for recovery, not just prevention.
Investing in immutable backup storage is one of the smartest moves you can make. When the worst happens, being able to restore your data quickly—without paying a ransom—could be the difference between a bad day and a business-ending disaster.
Need help getting started with immutable storage or reviewing your backup strategy? My team and I are here to help. Let’s talk.
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