Ryuk is a ransomware group that allows affiliates to apply online to be accepted into the group as part of a membership. By doing this, the group can ensure that they have a steady stream of attacks being carried out at once and maximizing their profits by preying on many victims. Any company or organization is at risk for ransomware attacks. The Spanish labor agency is not a high-profile target that would likely have expected to be crippled with ransomware. Because ransomware operators are acting at such a high rate and targeting every industry globally, everyone needs to be on alert and have the proper plan in place. Binary Defense suggests pairing anti-virus solutions with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and a continuous monitoring and response service such as the managed security service that is offered at Binary Defense. This, along with other measures like employing phishing training and awareness, can give organizations the best chance at defending their data. Having a regular backup schedule and disaster recovery plan are both important for organizations to get back to full operation quickly if an attack occurs.

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