Organizations around the world are witnessing the alarming rise in ransomware threats that endanger their businesses. The attacks are increasing and not only demanding money, but lately also threatening to reveal confidential information of great value if companies do not pay the requested money or contact the law enforcement authorities.
After analyzing 80 million viruses, Google shows in the report issued by VirusTotal that the results of the impact of these attacks on medical organizations can have consequences as serious as delays in tests and procedures, longer waits in consultations and even cause the death of some patients.
Nature of ransomware attacks
The first report by VirusTotal provides a holistic view of ransomware attacks by combining 80 million samples that have been detected in the last year and a half. A report designed to help researchers, security professionals, and the general public understand what ransomware attacks are and what dangers they pose.
One of the greatest solutions to protect our data is to use anti-ransomware tools on our computers. Many security experts agree that one of the best ways to protect yourself against these threats is to keep your system and applications up to date and have a good backup system. Sharing information about how these attacks develop is essential to be able to anticipate their evolution and detect cybersecurity threats worldwide.
How does Google protect our business?
The platforms and products that Google offers are designed to keep businesses protected from potential cybersecurity attacks, including the growing threat of ransomware. Google’s cloud-based Chrome OS platform has never received reports of ransomware attacks on business, educational, or consumer Chrome OS devices.
ChromeOS is able to block ransomware threats by saving system files to a read-only partition that ensures that applications or extensions cannot modify the operating system. Additionally, data and files are backed up to the cloud and can be recovered in the event of a threat. The Google Cloud has developed solutions that help companies follow the five pillars of the NIST cybersecurity framework, from identification to recovery. On the other hand, the advanced protection of Google Workspace provides options to quarantine emails that may contain malware or be sources of phishing. It is also capable of protecting us against anomalous attachments and preventing phishing emails.
Chronicle, Google Cloud’s threat detection platform, makes it easier for companies to find and analyze threats more quickly within their fabric and applications. The way to report an incident and recover from it is simple and efficient. After the analysis of such a large number of viruses by collaborative platforms such as VirusTotal, those responsible for making decisions regarding security matters in companies will be able to proactively guarantee that the range of security solutions implemented is more robust.
