--- title: SeedSpark Blogs | Business Growth Services in Charlotte, N.C. | ransomware description: ransomware | We'll keep you and your small to medium sized business on track and up to date in the ever evolving world of technology and digital. image: https://blog.seedspark.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/SeedSpark-logo-socialsquare.png --- [![logo-white-2020](https://blog.seedspark.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-white-2020.png?width=80&height=80&name=logo-white-2020.png "logo-white-2020")](https://seedspark.com/) [![logo-square](https://blog.seedspark.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-square.png?width=55&height=54&name=logo-square.png "logo-square")](https://seedspark.com/) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546797/3ad3da3a-9602-4c46-afb0-274659a1f959.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546797/3ad3da3a-9602-4c46-afb0-274659a1f959) [Small Business](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/topic/small-business) ## [Increased Risk of Russian-backed Cyberattacks - Are You Prepared?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/increased-risk-of-russian-backed-cyberattacks) by [Taylor Dolinger](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/taylor-dolinger) Feb 24, 2022 - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/whats-the-real-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-in-2021&title=What's%20the%20Real%20Cost%20of%20a%20Ransomware%20Attack%20in%202021?&description=The%20cost%20of%20ransomware%20is%20on%20the%20rise%20in%202021%20-%20here%20are%20the%20latest%20stats%20that%20show%20just%20how%20big%20of%20an%20impact%20a%20single%20ransomware%20attack%20can%20have.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/whats-the-real-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-in-2021&text=What's%20the%20Real%20Cost%20of%20a%20Ransomware%20Attack%20in%202021?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/whats-the-real-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-in-2021) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/whats-the-real-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-in-2021&title=What's%20the%20Real%20Cost%20of%20a%20Ransomware%20Attack%20in%202021?&summary=The%20cost%20of%20ransomware%20is%20on%20the%20rise%20in%202021%20-%20here%20are%20the%20latest%20stats%20that%20show%20just%20how%20big%20of%20an%20impact%20a%20single%20ransomware%20attack%20can%20have.) ## [What's the Real Cost of a Ransomware Attack in 2021?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/whats-the-real-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-in-2021) With Cybersecurity Awareness Month in full swing, new annual reports are putting the rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks into perspective - and the results are staggering. According to our friends at Datto, MSPs around the world are reporting that downtime costs are nearly 50X greater than ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Oct 18, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/whats-the-real-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-in-2021) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-ransomware&title=How%20Does%20a%20Ransomware%20Attack%20Work?&description=Ransomware%20continues%20to%20be%20the%20largest%20malware%20threat%20to%20small%20businesses%20-%20here%20are%20the%20basics%20of%20ransomware%20and%20how%20it%20works%20to%20help%20you%20stay%20prepared.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-ransomware&text=How%20Does%20a%20Ransomware%20Attack%20Work?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-ransomware) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-ransomware&title=How%20Does%20a%20Ransomware%20Attack%20Work?&summary=Ransomware%20continues%20to%20be%20the%20largest%20malware%20threat%20to%20small%20businesses%20-%20here%20are%20the%20basics%20of%20ransomware%20and%20how%20it%20works%20to%20help%20you%20stay%20prepared.) ## [How Does a Ransomware Attack Work?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-ransomware) Ransomware is a complicated issue and continues to be an increasingly dangerous threat for businesses in 2021. With national powerhouses like Cox Media, Colonial Pipeline, and JBS all target in 2021, it's clear that the threat from hacking groups isn't going away - but that's just one side of the ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Jun 15, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-ransomware) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/white-house-ransomware&title=The%20White%20House%20Ransomware%20Warning%20-%20Everything%20You%20Need%20to%20Know&description=The%20White%20House%20has%20released%20a%20statement%20urging%20businesses%20to%20prepare%20for%20ransomware%20attacks%20-%20here's%20what%20business%20leaders%20need%20to%20know.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/white-house-ransomware&text=The%20White%20House%20Ransomware%20Warning%20-%20Everything%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/white-house-ransomware) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/white-house-ransomware&title=The%20White%20House%20Ransomware%20Warning%20-%20Everything%20You%20Need%20to%20Know&summary=The%20White%20House%20has%20released%20a%20statement%20urging%20businesses%20to%20prepare%20for%20ransomware%20attacks%20-%20here's%20what%20business%20leaders%20need%20to%20know.) ## [The White House Ransomware Warning - Everything You Need to Know](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/white-house-ransomware) Experts predicted that a ransomware attack would take place every 11 seconds in 2021 - so far, that statistic is likely in line with reality. Two ransomware attacks have disrupted major services around the world in the last month alone: Colonial Pipeline, one of the Southeast's main sources of ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Jun 07, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/white-house-ransomware) [Content Title](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/topic/ransomware#) Description ### Search ### Recent Posts [ Building a Resilient Business: Strategies for Navigating Economic Uncertainty ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/building-a-resilient-business-strategies-for-navigating-economic-uncertainty) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Feb 1, 2024 [ Harnessing Data for Business Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Data-Driven Decision-Making ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/harnessing-data-for-business-success-a-comprehensive-guide-to-data-driven-decision-making) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 8, 2024 [ Top Business Trends of 2024: Strategies for Growth and Success ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-business-trends-of-2024-strategies-for-growth-and-success) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 4, 2024 [ Empowering Organizations with CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Toolkit ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/empowering-organizations-with-cisas-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023-toolkit) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 26, 2023 [ Four Essential Steps to Enhance Your Online Safety ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/four-essential-steps-to-enhance-your-online-safety) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 19, 2023 ### Popular Posts [ The 8 Best Productivity Tools Included with Microsoft 365 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/meet_office365) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Apr 21, 2021 [ Bots Are Stealing MFA Codes and Accessing Accounts - The New Cyber Threat in 2021 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Nov 3, 2021 [ What is Windows 11 S Mode and Should You Use It? ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/windows11-smode) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Sep 17, 2021 [ Alternatives to Using SMS for 2-factor Authentication ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/alternatives-to-using-sms-for-2-factor-authentication) [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin) - Mar 9, 2023 [ How to Use Shifts in Microsoft Teams for Your Organization ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/shifts_microsoft_teams) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Jul 2, 2020 ## Growth Is Just One Click Away Want to chat? 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