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Are Ransomware Attacks Data Breaches?
Data breaches and
ransomware attacks are on the rise these days. Hackers are adopting
different ways to penetrate data security. One of the most common ways to a data breach
is an insider attack.
Hackers are using this tactic to hack or steal information. They use
such inf
ormation to ask for a ransom in its return.
Ransomware and data breach are two different terms, but the nature of ransomware is
somewhat similar to the data breach. Many people get confused with these two terms
and use them interchangeably.
When will y
ou Google or visit Quora and type
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are ransomware attacks data breaches?
You will get the answer No.
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A ransomware attack is not the same as a data breach when the data is kept for
ransom. In most cases, ransomware prevents access to data on compromised
devices until the ransom is paid. A data breach, on the other hand, is a security
issue in which sensitive or confidential data is duplicated and stolen from an
organization; the information can then be utilized in a variety of ways, both for
financial be
nefit and to hurt others.
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Businesses dealing with sensitive personal information also face a ransomware
assault with an additional set of hazards. A ransomware attack might be deemed
a federal or state law data violation. When a victim of a
ransomware attack tries
to unlock and save their data, they may be required to issue them data breach
protocol and inform others whose data is affected.
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Since a breach is defined as the acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of protected
health informat
ion, a ransomware assault is very likely to be a violation of HIPAA
guidelines.
What Is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a kind of malicious software or malware that infects a computer system.
It prevents the user from accessing data, threatening to erase data in
some
circumstances if the user fails to pay a ransom. It can also infect the system through
email. When a person reads an e
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mail attachment or a cloud
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based document from an
unknown source, ransomware generally infects computer systems. Opening the
attach
ment allows the ransomware to gain access to the computer's data and keep them
hostage. This also gives the culprit the power of viewing, copying and deleting files.
The ransomware menace is increasingly complex for companies. Companies are faced
with the
loss of precious data. Ransomware disrupts the workflow of companies by
prohibiting people from accessing information. This might lead to considerable income
losses.
As it may be highly time
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consuming and costly for data violation measures to be
activate
d, companies should be ready to instantly determine if a ransomware attack is a
breach of data. Lastly, how a ransomware part impacts the data of a firm determines if
the attack is also an operational breach of data.
The Solution
The primary reason for dat
a breaches and ransomware attacks is the security loophole.
Companies keeping their data on hard disks and other physical storage devices are prone
to
cyber
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attacks
.
Cloud backup
is the best way to keep your data secure. When you take
backup on the cloud,
a copy of your data is sent to an offsite location, which can be
accessed by an
authorized
person. Thus, if you want to ensure the data safety of your
company, then switching to Cloud would be the best option for you. Datanet, which is a
partner of
Acronis is offering the best cloud backup solutions at the most economical
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