Run with ransomware unchecked to outwit it!
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, a new approach to ransomware protection has emerged. This innovative technique, pioneered by Bromium, relies on micro-virtualization technology.
According to Gavin Hill, Vice President of Product at Bromium, this technology isolates each task or application in its own hardware-enforced micro-virtual machine (micro-VM). This containment approach ensures that any ransomware or malware is effectively kept at bay, preventing it from affecting the rest of the system or network.
This method offers a significant advantage over traditional security measures. Unlike hackers who only need to succeed once to infiltrate a system, organizations using this technology have to succeed every time to keep the malware at bay.
The rise of ransomware as a lucrative avenue for cybercriminals has been alarming. Since 2013, there has been a 600% increase in active ransomware families. These threats, including the recent CryPy strain that encrypts files one-by-one with individual, unique keys, are often delivered via email as a malicious attachment or through compromised websites.
Despite the best efforts of security teams, 99% of malware morphs into new, undetectable variants in under a minute. This rapid evolution makes it nearly impossible for traditional security measures to keep up.
However, the containment approach of micro-virtualization technology offers a solution. By isolating untrusted code, organizations can stop ransomware attacks without relying solely on signatures or behaviour analysis. Once the malware is no longer needed, it is simply thrown out.
Even the biggest web brands are not immune to ransomware attacks, as shown by the Spotify malvertising case. Ransomware relies on the end user as the weakest link in an enterprise security strategy. User education and caution are important, but with compromised sites often going undetected, they are not foolproof solutions.
To protect an organization from ransomware, regular file backups, disabling macros, reducing admin rights, patching often, exercising caution when opening email attachments, and keeping anti-virus software up-to-date are recommended strategies. However, it's crucial to remember that security should not be an afterthought. It should be integrated into the development process of products from the outset.
In the face of ever-evolving cyber threats, Bromium's micro-virtualization technology offers a promising solution. By containing ransomware and other malware, organizations can protect their systems and networks, ensuring peace of mind in a digital world that is increasingly under threat.
Data-and-cloud-computing industries are increasingly adopting cybersecurity measures to combat the rising threat of ransomware. The use of micro-virtualization technology by companies like Bromium, for instance, offers a solution by isolating untrusted code and ensuring that ransomware is contained, preventing it from affecting the rest of the system or network.
In the evolving landscape of technology, cybersecurity solutions like micro-virtualization are becoming essential for organizations to maintain peace of mind in the face of cyber threats, especially against the backdrop of the surge in active ransomware families since 2013.
