Security News > 2021 > March > 9 tips to protect your organization against ransomware

A report released Tuesday by cyber threat intelligence provider Check Point Research looks at the latest trend among ransomware attacks and suggests some tips on how to combat them.
More ransomware attacks are exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange, most notably in light of the recent Exchange hack that has impacted many organizations.
Ransomware attackers sometimes find an entry point within software by exploiting any vulnerabilities.
Most ransomware attacks are the by-product of bad employee habits or pure ignorance.
If your organization happens to be the victim of a ransomware attack, don't pay the ransom.
Protecting against ransomware that "Slips through the cracks" requires a specialized security solution.