The damage and destruction that small and medium-sized businesses incur is significant. Half of all attacks resulted in ransom demands exceeding $50,000, and the cost of remedying an attack typically runs into the tens of thousands of dollars. Skilled social engineering, increasingly sophisticated malware, and emergence of ransomware-as-a-service have completely changed the stakes. The trendline for malware isnt attractive, says Webroot. Protecting systems and devices has never been more challenging. The most effective method for blocking malware is education and training.”]