ransomware
3 articles tagged "ransomware" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.
The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on ransomware. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.
AI Phishing Drives 73% of SMB Breaches: NC Guide 2026
AI phishing drives 73% of SMB breaches and 88% of small business ransomware. Learn how NC businesses defend against AI-powered attacks in 2026.
88% of SMB Breaches Now Involve Ransomware: NC Small Business Defense Plan
Verizon's 2026 DBIR shows 88% of SMB breaches now involve ransomware vs 39% for large orgs. NC ransomware incidents are up 50%. Here's what to do this quarter.
Ransomware Payments Drop to 28% Record Low Even as Attacks Surge 50%: What NC Businesses Must Know
New Chainalysis data shows ransomware payment rates hit an all-time low of 28%, but attacks surged 50% year-over-year with $820M+ in payments. Learn what separates businesses that recover without payi…