Forecast 2021: The world of security will be devastated by ransomware '

Ransomware has been one of the top security threats for nearly three years.

Ransomware has been one of the top security threats for nearly three years, since the first ransomware strain and one of the worst nightmares in security history. The global network - WannaCry - was discovered in May 2017. Based on the actual situation as well as summarizing network security reports from 2017 to the end of 2019, international cybersecurity firm Cybersecurance Ventures has voiced forecast that ransomware will be one of the `` storms '' that devastates the most intense global security world in 2021, besides other malicious threats such as viruses, trojans, or malicious worms (worms) ).

According to the forecast of Cybersecurance Ventures, every 11 seconds that pass in 2021 will have 1 business worldwide becoming a victim of ransomware (in 2019 it is 14 seconds). This number is summarized by Cybersecurance Ventures experts based on statistics on the number of ransomware attacks targeting businesses in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The actual number may be even larger, and for see the growing raging of blackmail malware on a global scale. In addition, it is estimated that the damage caused by ransomware to businesses will amount to 20 billion dollars by 2021, while global losses related to cybercrime will reach 6 trillion dollars - a number that makes the most optimistic also startled.

The estimate includes the costs of restoring and minimizing damage after each ransomware attack, and is not limited to actual ransom payments.

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It is known that 91% of cyber attacks (including ransomware) started with a phishing email. Therefore, human alert is still a decisive factor, security solutions such as blocking spam emails, or restricting access are necessary but only a supporting role. In order to minimize the cyber security disaster caused by malicious email, businesses need to pay special attention to the guidance and training of employees with new security knowledge, so that they can be alerted to fake emails. do not click on unknown links and attachments sent from any messages or emails.

In the event of a ransomware attack, businesses should ask for help from experienced security organizations and have a plan to back up important data.