95% of Ransomware Bypasses Your Security Tools

Posted: November 17, 2016 to Cybersecurity.

Tags: Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach

A recent study of companies that had been hit by ransomware attacks in the last year revealed some very interesting and frightening numbers.

Ransomware gets through

95% of ransomware attacks bypassed firewalls.
77% bypassed email filtering.
52% bypassed anti-malware software.

You're not doing enough

81% of IT security workers surveyed were confident in backup solutions helping them recover from a ransomware attack prior to actually being attacked.
Less than 50% were able to fully recover with their backup solutions.

Follow the money

What steps did companies hit by ransomware attacks take in the aftermath? Here is what they invested in.

90% security awareness (65% internal, 25% brought in professional help)
50% updated security policies
26% email filtering
20% anti-virus

Other tidbits

Another survey of IT experts in the financial sector revealed that:

55% said ransomware has surpassed spear phishing as the top cyberattack.
32% reported a loss of $100,000 to $500,000 from ransomware attacks.

What should you do?

If those numbers are unsettling to you, they should be.

Does your business need ransomware removal, ransomware recovery or want to prevent ransomware? We're the experts to call. Guaranteed.

Protect Your Business Today

Petronella Technology Group has provided cybersecurity, compliance, and managed IT services from Raleigh, NC for over 23 years. Contact us today for a free consultation and technology assessment.

Need help implementing these strategies? Our cybersecurity experts can assess your environment and build a tailored plan.

Get Free Assessment

Explore Our Services

Cybersecurity AI Services Compliance HIPAA CMMC Managed IT

About the Author

Craig Petronella

CEO, Founder & AI Architect, Petronella Technology Group

Craig Petronella founded Petronella Technology Group in 2002 and has spent more than 30 years working at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, compliance, and digital forensics. He holds the CMMC Registered Practitioner credential (RP-1372) issued by the Cyber AB, is an NC Licensed Digital Forensics Examiner (License #604180-DFE), and completed MIT Professional Education programs in AI, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. Craig also holds CompTIA Security+, CCNA, and Hyperledger certifications.

He is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author of 15+ books on cybersecurity and compliance, host of the Encrypted Ambition podcast (95+ episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon), and a cybersecurity keynote speaker with 200+ engagements at conferences, law firms, and corporate boardrooms. Craig serves as Contributing Editor for Cybersecurity at NC Triangle Attorney at Law Magazine and is a guest lecturer at NCCU School of Law. He has served as a digital forensics expert witness in federal and state court cases involving cybercrime, cryptocurrency fraud, SIM-swap attacks, and data breaches.

Under his leadership, Petronella Technology Group has served 2,500+ clients, maintained a zero-breach record among compliant clients, earned a BBB A+ rating every year since 2003, and been featured as a cybersecurity authority on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, and WRAL. The company leverages SOC 2 Type II certified platforms and specializes in AI implementation, managed cybersecurity, CMMC/HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance, and digital forensics for businesses across the United States.

CMMC-RP NC Licensed DFE MIT Certified CompTIA Security+ Expert Witness 15+ Books

Related Service

Protect Your Business with Our Cybersecurity Services

Our proprietary 39-layer ZeroHack cybersecurity stack defends your organization 24/7.

Explore Cybersecurity Services

Free cybersecurity consultation available Schedule Now