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Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack

Twelve days from one click to locked screens. Follow a typical attack step by step, and see where each protection would have stopped it.

This is how a typical ransomware attack on a small Irish business unfolds. Switch between the two businesses to see the same attack with and without the basic protections in place.

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An illustrative scenario based on common attack patterns reported by security agencies and incident responders. Real attacks vary in speed and method, and no single control guarantees protection.