Ransomware poses threat for businesses

BUSINESSES in the south are being warned about a new type of ransomware that uses a spam email disguised as an invoice to lock data and paralyse companies.

IT firm Aura is warning organisations to be on their guard for a new strain of '˜Locky' malware, which is being increasingly used by cyber criminals to hold businesses to ransom to decrypt files. Aura's warning comes as it has launched a practical guide to protect businesses from ransomware attacks.

The free downloadable e-book The Business Guide to Ransomware, outlines the most common ransomware threats to organisations in 2018 and details practical steps businesses can take to reduce the risk of an attack. 

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Tim Walker, managing director of Aura Technology, said: '˜Spam campaigns spreading this new strain of Locky are now operating on a massive scale and it's important that all businesses are aware of the current heightened threat.

'˜Organisations of all sizes have been impacted, but small to medium-sized businesses can be particularly vulnerable to attacks. The impact can be crippling on any organisation, both financially and operationally.'Â