03/24/2025
What Happens If Your Business Loses Access to Its Data?
2 min read
Picture this: Your entire business comes to a stop because scammers have locked your files locked. Now they’re demanding money to give them back. This is what happens during a ransomware attack. And it’s a growing threat to small and mid-sized businesses everywhere.
Ransomware is a type of cyberattack where criminals break into your system and lock (or “encrypt”) your data. They demand a ransom—usually paid in cryptocurrency—to unlock it. Even if you pay, there’s no promise you’ll get your data back.
That’s why having a strong backup system is so important.
Backups are saved copies of your important files and systems. If something goes wrong—whether it’s a ransomware attack or someone deletes something by accident—you can restore your data and keep your business running.
But here’s the problem: Many businesses are using outdated backup systems that aren’t strong enough to handle today’s threats.
Hackers know that backups are your last line of defense. That’s why they’re starting to go after them first. If your backup system isn’t protected against these attacks, it won’t help you when you need it most.
Encryption scrambles your data so only approved users can access it. But nearly one-third of businesses don’t encrypt their backup files. This means attackers can tamper with the data.
Older systems don’t always restore data properly. That means you might think your data is backed up—until you try to restore it and realize it didn’t work. The result? Long downtimes, lost revenue, and expensive recovery costs.
Modern backup systems are built to handle today’s cyber threats. One of the best options is immutable storage. It keeps your data safe by making sure it can’t be changed or deleted—even if hackers get in.
This works using a Zero Trust model, which assumes no one can be trusted automatically. Every request to access your backup data must be verified, keeping it safe from both internal and external threats.
Cyberattacks are becoming more common—and more clever. Now is the time to upgrade your backup strategy.
Not sure where to start? That’s where we come in.
Let’s talk about how to keep your business protected. Get in touch today.
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