Why ransomware is on the rise and how organizations can protect themselves [Q&A]

Many high profile attacks in recent months have involved ransomware, notably the Colonial Pipeline attack. Worryingly some businesses seem willing to pay the ransoms too. But why are these attacks on the rise and what can businesses do to protect themselves against them? We spoke to Clumio CEO, Poojan Kumar to find out. BN: What are some of the reasons behind the rising number of cyber security attacks -- across all industries -- and what makes ransomware attacks extra malevolent? PK: One of the main reasons behind the rising number of cyber security attacks is organizations not having a strong… [Continue Reading]