5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Ransomware in 2026

Ransomware attacks have increased 300% over the past 3 years. On average, an attack costs businesses $270,000 in damages and downtime. Here are 5 key ways to protect yourself:

1. 3-2-1 Backup 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 off-site. Cloud backup + local is the minimum.

2. EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) Classic antivirus isn't enough. EDR solutions like CrowdStrike or SentinelOne detect suspicious behavior before an attack.

3. Regular Patching 80% of attacks exploit known vulnerabilities. Updates are the #1 protection.

4. Staff Training Phishing is the main entry point for ransomware. Monthly phishing simulations reduce risk by 70%.

5. MFA Everywhere Multi-Factor Authentication on email, RDP and VPN eliminates credential-based attacks.

What to do now?

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