Splunk’s white paper, Ransomware 101, highlights the growing threat ransomware poses to organizations of all sizes, with attacks and associated costs rising sharply. Ransomware is malware that holds network data hostage, often exploiting vulnerabilities on endpoints where security hygiene is weak. Essential defenses include timely patching, antivirus protection, and comprehensive logging of critical data. Splunk emphasizes the importance of these basic security practices combined with advanced monitoring and analytics to detect, respond to, and mitigate ransomware attacks effectively in today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.

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