Strengthen Ransomware Defenses for Awareness Month 2025

Ransomware remains one of the most persistent cyber threats. Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) found that 44% of last year’s breaches involved ransomware. Coalition Inc. also reports that 40% of cyber‑insurance policyholders hit by ransomware ended up paying the ransom—evidence of the ongoing pressure on organizations of all sizes.

No business is too small to be targeted. In a short video, ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe explains why smaller organizations are frequent targets, highlights the primary intrusion vectors, and shares practical ways to strengthen defenses.

Watch to learn:

• Why small and midsize businesses remain prime ransomware targets
• The main ways attackers gain initial access
• Actionable steps to build ransomware resilience and reduce risk

Before you go, explore ESET’s discovery of PromptLock—the world’s first AI‑driven ransomware—underscoring how quickly the threat landscape is evolving.

Stay tuned for more videos throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a campaign celebrated across the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe. In the meantime, boost your team’s security mindset with ESET’s cybersecurity awareness training. Connect with us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Source: WeLiveSecurity