Ransomware explained
Ransomware is one of the most damaging cyber threats facing businesses today. Attackers gain access — often through a phishing email, a stolen password, or an unpatched system — then move through the network, disable backups and security tools, and encrypt everything they can reach. A ransom note demands payment, typically in cryptocurrency, to restore access.
Modern ransomware crews add a second threat: before encrypting, they steal sensitive data and threaten to publish it unless paid — so even a clean restore from backup doesn't end the extortion. This 'double extortion' makes prevention and early detection far more important than relying on recovery alone.
Why Ransomware matters for your business
A ransomware attack can halt an entire business in minutes — locking staff out of files, taking down systems, and stopping operations cold. The costs go far beyond any ransom: downtime, recovery, lost data, regulatory reporting, legal exposure, and reputational harm. Small and mid-sized organizations are frequent targets precisely because attackers expect weaker defences.
Paying a ransom is no guarantee of recovery and funds further crime, which is why defence and resilience matter most. Stopping the initial intrusion, detecting lateral movement early, and maintaining clean, isolated backups are what keep a ransomware attempt from becoming a business-ending event.
Scalogic protects your business from ransomware
Scalogic defends against ransomware on every front. We harden the entry points attackers use — phishing, weak passwords, unpatched systems — with email security via our partner Proofpoint, MFA, and managed patching. We deploy EDR from partners like Huntress and monitor it 24/7 through our SOC to catch and contain an attack before it spreads.
And because no defence is perfect, we maintain isolated, ransomware-resilient backups and tested disaster recovery — so if the worst happens, you can recover on your own terms instead of paying a ransom.
Frequently asked questions
How does ransomware get in?
Most commonly through phishing emails, stolen or weak passwords, and unpatched, internet-facing systems. Scalogic hardens all three of these entry points.
Should we pay a ransom?
Authorities generally advise against it — payment funds crime and doesn't guarantee recovery. Tested, isolated backups let you recover without paying, which is why Scalogic prioritizes resilient recovery.
Can ransomware be stopped before it spreads?
Yes. EDR and 24/7 monitoring can detect and contain ransomware activity early — often before widespread encryption. This is core to Scalogic's managed detection and response.