Anti-Ransomware

Enterprise-Class Anti-Ransomware

Every day, businesses face devastating ransomware attacks that compromise company data and halt operations—sometimes permanently. At WyoSupport, we offer robust, proactive, enterprise-level anti-ransomware software designed to protect your organization before disaster strikes.

Our tools and expertise don’t just detect threats—they actively prevent them, ensuring your data stays secure and your business keeps moving. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Protect your systems, your clients, and your reputation today.

If you are the victim of a ransomware attack, click here for more information, or call Wyo Support at (307) 787-7678 for immediate assistance.

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts the files on your device and locks you out of your system until a ransom is paid—hence the term “ransomware”. These attacks can strike anyone, from small businesses to global corporations, and they’re growing more sophisticated every year. Ransomware often enters through phishing emails, outdated software, or vulnerable remote access points. Once inside, it can spread quickly and silently, causing irreversible damage before you’re even aware it’s there.

How It Works

Ransomware will take advantage of various vulnerabilities in any system, gaining control mainly over your file system. Even though it might have everything it needs, it may not act immediately. Ransomware can hide itself in the background while it tries to move laterally through your network, infecting as many machines as it can. They often will report back to “homebase” (the attacker), giving any relevant information that the attacker can use to further infect the network.

Once an attacker is satisfied with the number of infected systems, they will activate the ransomware. The malicious program begins encrypting all data on the infected devices, making it inaccessible and unreadable. It then displays a message, informing the owner of each device that they have been infected; demanding that the user pay a ransom for recovery of their device’s files. There is no way to use the device until the attacker releases it and decrypts the files. The attacker “promises” to decrypt the files upon payment for each machine, but there is no guarantee. They may even decrypt the files, but it’s unlikely they’ll remove the ransomware, leaving the door open for another attack.

The Cost of Ransomware

The financial impact of a ransomware attack goes beyond the actual ransom itself. Downtime, lost productivity, reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and the costs of incident response can add up to hundreds of thousands—or even millions—of dollars. The overall cost of ransomware attacks has also risen significantly in recent years. It’s been found that on average, the cost of recovery from a ransomware attack is over $5 million. For many businesses, the aftermath is a struggle to recover. For some, it’s a permanent shutdown.

The other thing that small businesses don’t realize, is that there can be legal reprecussions to a ransomware attack. Loss of data, or the theft of data in a data breach can lead other parties to sue for damages. Cybersecurity insurance can help you avoid some of these costs, but your coverage is dependent on compliance to the insurance agency’s requirements.

Minimizing the Cost of an Attack

The best way to combat ransomware is with good backups. Ransomware takes advantage of the fact that you can’t access important files on your computer. With good data backups, you can restore an infected system back to safe state, with minimal loss of data.

There are many ways to create backups, but for real security against a ransomware threat, backups need to be kept in multiple places, and more importantly, off-site. Having backups in a completely different physical location (including being on a completely separate network—or no network at all for that matter).

Backups: Your Greatest Defense Against Data Loss

How to Prevent Ransomware

The great thing is that you don’t have to worry nearly as much about all of this if you have good prevention strategies, and WyoSupport makes it simple with layered protection that fits right into your existing environment.

Our solutions include:

Advanced Threat Detection that blocks ransomware before it executes
Regular Backups with secure off-site storage and rapid recovery capabilities
Employee Training to recognize and report phishing attempts
Patch Management to eliminate vulnerabilities before they’re exploited
Proactive Monitoring & Support so you’re never left alone in the fight
Firewall Solutions that block malicious programs from ever getting in OR out

When you partner with WyoSupport, you get more than software—you get a security team committed to keeping your business safe.

What to Do If You Are the Victim of Ransomware

If you’ve been hit by ransomware, time is critical. Here’s what to do immediately:

1. Shut Down and Disconnect Infected Systems

Completely shut down all infected systems and disconnect them from the network to prevent further spread. It’s not a bad idea to just disconnect everything to be safe. If it’s a computer, remove all the cables to ensure total isolation.

2. Contact Your IT Provider or Call Wyo Support

Don’t attempt to fix it alone. Quick, expert intervention can minimize damage. Call your IT provider and notify them that your devices have been hit with a ransomware attack. Provide them with as much information as possible. Let them know what steps you’ve already taken to mitigate the spread.

3. Reach Out to the Authorities

Your legal team, insurance, and the US Department of Homeland Security will all need to be notified in the event of an attack. Your IT Provider should help you navigate who you need to report to.

Your legal team will need to prepare for compliance and disclosure obligations under state and/or federal law. Involving them will help manage risk, ensure proper documentation of the incident, and advise you on whether and how to notify clients and stakeholders.
Insurance companies set policies that often require immediate notification to activate coverage. Early contact with your insurance improves your chances of maximizing coverage, and they may also be able to coordinate with experts in handling the attack.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security also sets requirements for businesses in the event of a ransomware attack. They can also offer guidance and support. If it is a known ransomware, it’s possible that they may have the tools to reverse the damage.

Depending on the type of data compromised, and the extent of the breach, you may have as little as 48-72 hours to report an incident to the proper organizations.

4. Do Not Pay the Ransom

Payment doesn’t guarantee recovery and encourages more attacks. If the ransomware has been discovered, sometimes the FBI can give you the decryption key. Your IT provider and legal team will help you navigate recovery.

5. Take Steps to Recover and Restart

If you’re protected by WyoSupport, we’ll begin restoring your systems from clean, secure backups immediately. What’s most important is that you get a hold of your key access points and work your way through your entire life and/or business to gain control. You’ll need to clearly identify which systems have been infected, and which systems could have come into contact with them (either physically or through the network).

Still not sure? No problem, give us a call.