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2004, 2021

2020 Saw a 320% increase in Ransomware Incidents

By |April 20th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on 2020 Saw a 320% increase in Ransomware Incidents

It’s no doubt that 2020 was a tough year for everyone, and even more so for information security professionals. In fact, 2020 saw the highest increased rates of ransomware incidents than any other year. [...]

2502, 2021

Alvaka Networks: Rapid Response & Recovery Brand

By |February 25th, 2021|Articles, IT Management, Ransomware|Comments Off on Alvaka Networks: Rapid Response & Recovery Brand

Featured on the cover of ChannelPro SMB February 2021 issue, Alvaka Networks CEO, Oli Thordarson, explains how Alvaka was able to carve a unique identity as a rapid response and recovery brand through peerless execution [...]

2601, 2021

Ransomware Recovery Timeframes: How Long Does It Take to Recover? [2022]

By |January 26th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware|Comments Off on Ransomware Recovery Timeframes: How Long Does It Take to Recover? [2022]

Ransomware recovery timeframes can vary widely. In very unusual situations, companies are only down for a day or two. In other unusual cases, it can take months. Most companies fall somewhere between the two to [...]

2101, 2021

The #1 Question: If I Pay the Ransom, Will I Get My Data Back?

By |January 21st, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware|Comments Off on The #1 Question: If I Pay the Ransom, Will I Get My Data Back?

Paying a ransom is no joke. Being victimized by ransomware can leave you breathless and concerned for the future of your business, and anyone who would inflict this type of harm cannot be trusted. You [...]

1501, 2021

Cybersecurity Trends to Watch for in 2021

By |January 15th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on Cybersecurity Trends to Watch for in 2021

In the wake of the recent and widespread SolarWinds attack that compromised U.S. government agencies, as well as the increase in cyber activity across all industries and organizations, CompTIA has established an Cybersecurity Advisory Council [...]

801, 2021

Does Your Firm Qualify for Cyber Breach Insurance?

By |January 8th, 2021|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware|Comments Off on Does Your Firm Qualify for Cyber Breach Insurance?

And if your firm buys cyber breach insurance, will the insurance pay? There are many stipulations in regards to qualifying for cyber breach insurance. Most insurance companies require you to affirm a Statement of [...]