Ransomware + Failed Backups = A Disaster Waiting to Happen
To say that cyberattacks are dangerous to the health and success of a small business is something of an understatement. According to one study, an incredible 60% of all small businesses close their doors within just six months of a successful cyberattack taking place.
The attack itself can cause an initial shock, but the consequences of the attack are what often cause a business to fail. Getting hit with a cyberattack often creates an environment of confusion and chaos:
- What’s the extent of the damage?
- What important files were stolen?
- Are we in breach of any confidentiality laws, or do we have compliance issues to worry about?
- Who needs to be notified?
- What will this do to our reputation?
- Was any of our intellectual property stolen in the attack?