When businesses hear “ransomware,” they picture hackers demanding money to unlock files. But the ransom is just the tip of the iceberg.
The true costs include:
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Downtime losses while systems are frozen
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Rebuilding IT systems from scratch if backups fail
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Regulatory fines if data is exposed
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Lost customers due to broken trust
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Higher cyber insurance premiums after a claim
SMBs rarely recover from ransomware. Immutable backups, layered defenses, and employee training are the only cost-effective strategies.
ALCO USA helps clients build ransomware resilience so they never face the choice of paying or closing.
