After analyzing 80 million viruses, Google shows in the report issued by VirusTotal that the results of the impact of these attacks on medical organizations can have consequences as serious as delays in tests and procedures, longer waits in consultations and even cause the death of some patients.
Nature of ransomware attacks
The first report by VirusTotal provides a holistic view of ransomware attacks by combining 80 million samples that have been detected in the last year and a half. A report designed to help researchers, security professionals, and the general public understand what ransomware attacks are and what dangers they pose.
One of the greatest solutions to protect our data is to use anti-ransomware tools on our computers. A lots of security experts agree that one of the best ways to protect against these threats is to keep the system and applications properly updated and to have a good backup system. Sharing information about how these attacks develop is essential to be able to anticipate their evolution and detect cybersecurity threats worldwide.
How does Google protect our business?
The platforms and products offered by Google have been designed to keep companies protected from possible cybersecurity attacks, including the growing threat of ransomware. The google platform cloud-based Chrome OS has never received reports of ransomware attacks on Chrome OS business, education, or consumer devices.
ChromeOS is able to block ransomware threats by saving system files to a read-only partition which ensures that applications or extensions cannot modify the operating system. Additionally, data and files are backed up to the cloud and can be recovered in the event of a threat. The Google Cloud has developed solutions that help companies follow the five pillars of the Google Cloud framework. cybersecurity NIST, from identification to recovery. On the other hand, the advanced protection of Google Workspace provides options to quarantine emails that may contain malware or be sources of phishing. It is also capable of protecting us against anomalous attachments and preventing phishing emails.
Chronicle, Google Cloud’s threat detection platform makes it easier for companies to find and analyze threats more quickly within their framework and applications. The way to report an incident and recover from it is simple and efficient. After the analysis of such a number of viruses by collaborative platforms such as VirusTotal Security decision makers in enterprises will be able to proactively ensure that the range of security solutions implemented is more robust.