Ransomware 101: What Every Small Business Should Know

Ransomware is one of the most devastating cyber threats to small businesses. It locks your files and systems, demanding payment for release.

How Ransomware Spreads

• Phishing emails with malicious links or attachments.

• Infected websites or downloads.

• Exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities.

The Cost of Ransomware

💸 Financial losses from downtime and ransom payments.
⏱ Weeks of lost productivity.
💔 Loss of customer trust.

How to Protect Your Business

✅ Train employees to avoid suspicious links and attachments.
✅ Maintain offline, secure backups.
✅ Regularly patch and update software.
✅ Have an incident response plan in place.

With proper preparation, ransomware doesn’t have to cripple your business.

At DevCyberSecurity, we help small businesses in Utah build ransomware defense strategies tailored to their needs.