Ransomware is Getting Scary
With all the reports of ransomware and cyber attacks in the news lately, it's getting scary out there (check out http://www.itworldcanada.com/article/canadian-firm-pays-425000-to-recover-from-ransomware-attack/394844 if you're a business owner and never want to sleep again).
Now more than ever, it's important for even small companies to protect their data, and make sure their computer systems are patched and up to date. The real scary thing about ransomware is not the big dollar amounts you see in the news, but the fact that these hackers can cast a very wide net for almost no effort, as any business that gets caught up in their trap is in serious trouble if they're not properly protected.
Arguably, a successful ransomware attack would be much more damaging to a small company operating on a small budget than to a large company. A big company having to pay money to retrieve their own data will suffer a bad quarter, but likely continue operating. A small company, on the other hand, could be bankrupted by having to pay to retrieve their client data (or have to shut down entirely if they can't pay what's being demanded). Small businesses aren't always as resilient as a big, well-established corporation. And they're often more vulnerable, too, since they can't afford their own IT staff and don't always have a tech savvy person on hand to help manage their systems.
So what's the answer? An IT Consultant, of course. For a fraction of the cost of a full-time IT staff, Whistler IT Solutions can perform routine maintenance and system software updates to make sure your computers are running smoothly and are properly protected. And with a cloud backup system powered by Acronis, your vital company data is backed up up not just locally, but in the cloud as well. Acronis is one of the most trusted names in the backup industry, and their servers and encryption are top tier. By copying their data servers to multiple locations internationally, they protect themselves (and your data!) from ransomware attacks by making sure there's always another copy to restore from even if disaster strikes.
So if you're concerned about keeping your company data safe, contact Whistler IT Solutions today to arrange for a free consultation. Let us help you keep up to date, and safe from attack.
Now more than ever, it's important for even small companies to protect their data, and make sure their computer systems are patched and up to date. The real scary thing about ransomware is not the big dollar amounts you see in the news, but the fact that these hackers can cast a very wide net for almost no effort, as any business that gets caught up in their trap is in serious trouble if they're not properly protected.
Arguably, a successful ransomware attack would be much more damaging to a small company operating on a small budget than to a large company. A big company having to pay money to retrieve their own data will suffer a bad quarter, but likely continue operating. A small company, on the other hand, could be bankrupted by having to pay to retrieve their client data (or have to shut down entirely if they can't pay what's being demanded). Small businesses aren't always as resilient as a big, well-established corporation. And they're often more vulnerable, too, since they can't afford their own IT staff and don't always have a tech savvy person on hand to help manage their systems.
So what's the answer? An IT Consultant, of course. For a fraction of the cost of a full-time IT staff, Whistler IT Solutions can perform routine maintenance and system software updates to make sure your computers are running smoothly and are properly protected. And with a cloud backup system powered by Acronis, your vital company data is backed up up not just locally, but in the cloud as well. Acronis is one of the most trusted names in the backup industry, and their servers and encryption are top tier. By copying their data servers to multiple locations internationally, they protect themselves (and your data!) from ransomware attacks by making sure there's always another copy to restore from even if disaster strikes.
So if you're concerned about keeping your company data safe, contact Whistler IT Solutions today to arrange for a free consultation. Let us help you keep up to date, and safe from attack.
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