What happens during a ransomware attack?
A ransomware attack is not an IT problem – it is a business risk.
When systems come to a standstill, it affects not just the IT department, but the entire organisation: production grinds to a halt, customers cannot be served, revenue plummets and regulatory compliance comes under pressure.
In many cases, it is only when a crisis strikes that it becomes clear just how dependent the company is on functioning data and systems – and how quickly that availability can be lost.
The crucial question is therefore not whether an attack will happen, but how well your company is prepared to resume operations quickly.
When systems come to a standstill, it affects not just the IT department, but the entire organisation: production grinds to a halt, customers cannot be served, revenue plummets and regulatory compliance comes under pressure.
In many cases, it is only when a crisis strikes that it becomes clear just how dependent the company is on functioning data and systems – and how quickly that availability can be lost.
The crucial question is therefore not whether an attack will happen, but how well your company is prepared to resume operations quickly.
What is ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and only releases it once a ransom has been paid.
Why backups are often affected too
Many companies are surprised:
Backups are also targeted
Reasons:
- Backups are accessible online
- No separation from the main system
- No immutable storage
The most significant consequences
- Production downtime
- Loss of revenue
- Damage to reputation
- Legal consequences
A ransomware attack is not a question of ‘if’, but of ‘when’.
What matters is not just prevention – but the ability to restore data quickly and in full.
