The Real Cost of Ransomware: It’s Not Just the Ransom

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:

• Downtime losses while systems are frozen

• Rebuilding IT systems from scratch if backups fail

• Regulatory fines if data is exposed

• Lost customers due to broken trust

• 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.