
Small Business Backup Strategies That Survive Ransomware
Most small business backups fail because they are online and writable, allowing ransomware to encrypt the recovery files before administrators can restore them.
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Most small business backups fail because they are online and writable, allowing ransomware to encrypt the recovery files before administrators can restore them.

Most backup failures stem from configuration errors that allow ransomware to encrypt copies before the original data is compromised, rendering recovery impossible.

Physical separation is the only defense that survives when network credentials, encryption keys, and system integrity are all compromised simultaneously.

Disconnecting infected devices immediately stops lateral movement, but restoring files without verifying backup integrity invites a second, more costly infection.