How much data does your business afford to lose?! Probably not much. There are many threats to the integrity of an organisation’s data – and therefore to its financial stability. Ransomware is one of them. This threat is real and is not going away any time soon. But in order to keep it away from your data, you should first understand what it is. So what is ransomware and how does it work?

What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (also called “malware”) that has the ability of “locking” a computer or a network, denying the users’ access to the data. After the malware is installed, the attacker demands a ransom from the victim, promising to restore access to the data only after receiving the payment. Of course, the promise isn’t always kept.

Ransomware is usually installed accidentally when someone clicks an infected attachment or link. The malware then encrypts the data on the computer or network, displaying a request for a ransom.

The number of ransomware attacks has been increasing in recent years, with more and more types of ransomware being constantly developed. Some of the most infamous ones, that have caused a lot of damage are: WannaCry, NotPetya, CryptoLocker, SamSam.

How do Syneto products handle ransomware?

At Syneto, we have realised a long time ago the importance of keeping one’s data safe. That is why our products have been designed to include advanced data protection mechanisms and reliable Disaster Recovery capabilities.

The HYPERSeries allows you to recover fast after a ransomware attack, without paying any ransom. With instant recovery to a point in time before the attack happened, you can recover all the data and make sure the activity of your business is not halted.