5 Essential Ransomware Prevention Tips for Small Businesses

Ransomware remains one of the top threats facing small businesses. Attackers encrypt files and demand payment, often exploiting weak backups or untrained staff.

1. Maintain offline backups

Keep daily backups stored offline or in immutable cloud storage. Test restores monthly — a backup you cannot restore is useless.

2. Patch systems promptly

Apply security updates for Windows, browsers, and business apps within days of rele...