GUIDE

Ransomware Prevention Checklist

A proactive approach to combating ransomware attacks

Ransomware continues to be a top cybersecurity challenge for organizations of all sizes and industries.

While phishing and social engineering remain some of the most common entry points for ransomware, criminal technology is advancing to leverage hard-to-detect infostealer malware technologies that infect both corporate and personal devices.

As cybercriminals increasingly use infostealer malware as the starting point for follow-on ransomware attacks, it’s important to adapt our prevention measures accordingly. 

Use this handy checklist to inform your ransomware prevention strategy as attackers evolve their techniques.

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