Imagine walking into work tomorrow to find your systems locked, your files encrypted, and a ransom note waiting on your screen. No access. No operations. No options — unless you pay.

That’s ransomware. And it’s not a future threat. It’s happening now — and fast.

In Q1 2025, ransomware attacks surged by 84% year-on-year.

Two-thirds of businesses have been hit in the past two years.

For many organisations, it’s no longer a question of if — it’s when.

Why ransomware keeps winning

Ransomware isn’t just targeting files. It’s going after backups too — the very systems you rely on to bounce back. In fact, 96% of affected businesses also had their backup environments attacked.

That makes one thing very clear:

Traditional backup solutions aren’t enough anymore.

Enter: Immutable Backup Storage

One of the most effective defences against ransomware today is immutable storage.

What is it?

Immutable backups are copies of your data that can’t be changed, deleted, or tampered with — not even by someone with admin access. Even if attackers get in, they can’t touch them.

Think of it as a secure digital vault:

 ✔️ Data goes in

 ✔️ Stays locked

 ✔️ Only you can recover it — on your terms

Traditionally, this meant using offline or air-gapped storage — physically disconnected from your network. But now, cloud-based solutions offer the same protection with none of the hardware headaches.

Why more businesses aren’t using it (yet)

Despite the clear benefits, only 59% of businesses have adopted immutable backups — even though 81% of IT professionals agree it’s the best protection against ransomware.

It’s a gap that needs closing. Fast.

Security tools, firewalls, and user access controls are critical — but they’re your first line of defence. When those fail, your backups are your last. And if those backups aren’t protected, recovery becomes impossible.

It’s time to shift your mindset

We call it having a “breach-ready” mindset. Not just focusing on prevention — but building your infrastructure to withstand and recover from a successful attack.

Immutable backups are a critical part of that strategy.

When ransomware hits (and at some point, it will), having clean, secure, untouchable backups could mean the difference between a tough day… and total disruption.

Let’s get your recovery right

If you're not sure where your business stands on ransomware resilience — or whether your backups are truly protected — we're here to help.

• Review your current backup strategy
• Deploy modern immutable storage
• Strengthen your recovery plan

We’ll help you take the right steps now — so you don’t have to pay later. Let's talk >