Ransomware Threat 2024
Ransomware attacks doubled in 2024. Average ransom demand: $1.5 million. Average downtime: 23 days.
Multi-Layer Protection
Layer 1
Prevention
Signature + ML + Behavioral
Layer 2
Detection
Ransomware-specific detection
Layer 3
Remediation
Automatic file recovery
Anti-Ransomware Features
Safe Files (Protected Folders)
Defines folders that can only be modified by trusted applications.
Ransomware Remediation
Automatically creates backup copies before encryption and restores them.
Ransomware Vaccine
Immunizes systems against known ransomware families (WannaCry, Petya, etc.)
HyperDetect (Tunable ML)
Detects zero-day ransomware through machine learning before execution.
What to Do on Ransomware Alert
1
IMMEDIATELY: Isolate from Network
Console → Endpoint → Actions → Isolate
2
Check Spread
Live Search: Identify all endpoints with same IOCs
3
Verify Remediation
Check if Ransomware Remediation restored files
Best Practices
DO
- • Follow 3-2-1 backup rule
- • Enable Safe Files for critical folders
- • Set HyperDetect to Aggressive
- • Regular restore tests
DON'T
- • Pay the ransom
- • Disable Remediation
- • RDP without VPN/2FA
- • Allow Office macros
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