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title: Protecting Your Business From Ransomware Attacks
description: Ransomware attacks have been all over the news lately, bringing the sense of uncertainty and insecurity to Hawaii businesses. It's a good time to assess and see what are your top concerns when it comes to the security of your business. 
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# [Protecting Your Business From Ransomware Attacks](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/blogform-protecting-your-business-from-ransomware-attacks)

 Written by [Hawaiian Telcom](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/author/hawaiian-telcom) | Jul 9, 2021, 12:58:28 AM

Ransomware attacks have been all over the news lately, bringing the sense of uncertainty and insecurity to Hawaii businesses. It's a good time to assess and see what are your top concerns when it comes to the security of your business. 

You can also read more in this [Memo from the White House](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Memo%20-%20What%20We%20Urge%20You%20To%20Do%20To%20Protect%20Against%20The%20Threat%20of%20Ransomware.pdf?utm_campaign=Business%20Security%20Campaign&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8guNnSKy21i2raqF92RLfnQq6CecRL4-IvO7YWOxBlrn-wKmwqjK1aiikRh16ZXy1WnV69) on recommended actions to protect against ransomware:

1. **Backup your data, test your backups regularly, and keep your backups offline**
2. **Update and patch systems promptly**
3. **Test your incident response plan**
4. **Check Your Security Team’s Work**
5. **Segment your networks**

[CBTS Hawaiian Telcom](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/business/Business/CBTS) has been helping many customers improve their cyber security posture. Solutions like Email Security, Endpoint Protection, or even Managed IT, can greatly lessen the risk of a cyber attack.

**If you have a question about cyber security, contact our experts at 808-777-6027 or visit [our website](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/business/Business/CBTS) for more information.**

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