ransomware prevention
5 articles tagged "ransomware prevention" — 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 prevention. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.
NC Ransomware Surge: Attacks Up 50%, 1,215 Incidents in 2024
NC ransomware attacks jumped from 843 to 1,215 incidents in 2024, a 50% surge. Q1 2025 saw 126% YoY growth. How NC SMBs defend. Call (336) 886-3282.
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.
AI Ransomware 2026: $74 Billion Threat to NC Companies
Ransomware costs projected at $74 billion in 2026 as AI supercharges attacks. Learn how NC manufacturers and businesses can defend against AI ransomware. Call PDC (336) 886-3282.
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…
Ransomware Recovery Plan for NC Businesses: What to Do When You Are Attacked
Step-by-step ransomware recovery plan for NC businesses - isolate, assess, notify, recover from backups, and prevent recurrence. BBB A+ rated. Call (336) 886-3282.