Ransomware Protection in FileCloud
Ransomware is a type of malicious hacking that uses malware to encrypt and remove files, compelling companies and organizations to pay a ransom to regain their files. Ransomware is an increasingly problematic issue for all companies, but thankfully, FileCloud has a solution.
FileCloud’s Heuristic Engine
FileCloud introduces an industry-first heuristic engine to detect cloud ransomware. Essentially, the engine detects files based on their content signature. If the files do not match its mime type, administrators have the option to create rules that can prevent malware from entering their system. For example, if ransomware was uploaded disguised as a Word document, FileCloud would detect the threat by checking the file content signature vs. its mime type. If FileCloud detects that the file wasn’t really a Word document, then FileCloud stops the upload and sends an alert to the administrator. This helps ensure that your system remains secure without relying on complicated restoration tactics through file versioning. Additionally, FileCloud offers enterprise ransomware prevention features to help enterprises develop effective strategies to counter ransomware.
Granular Permissions
FileCloud supports granular permissions for folders that enable custom permissions. Using granular permissions, organizations and companies can build a permission tree to protect sensitive data. Even if a folder is exposed to ransomware via Drive or Sync clients, the client apps cannot spread the infection to folders with sensitive data.
Recovery
Backing up and versioning of files can be an effective mechanism to recover from a ransomware attack. In the event of a ransomware attack on a client computer (as long as the data had been versioned in FileCloud ransomware blocker server), the client computer data can be restored using older versions from the server. FileCloud offers unlimited versioning and endpoint backup to help companies develop effective anti-ransomware strategies.
Using Customization as a Deterrent
Email spoofing is one of the primary delivery methods used to send malware to end user computers. With Dropbox and other public SaaS products, hackers can easily spoof the email users may feel comfortable clicking on links because the email looks like it came from a person or organization they know and trust. FileCloud enterprise anti ransomware offers many customization options to counter spoofed emails and help prevent malware attacks.
Unique brand experience
Admins can customize FileCloud to provide unique branding experience and a professional look that helps maintain trust for employees, partners, and customers. Such a differentiated experience helps users to flag any suspicious content that doesn’t adhere to the experience.
Customizable email content
With FileCloud, all your communications will have your logo and incorporate unique content that you have created, which is harder for an external hacker to know and replicate.
URL with your Domain
FileCloud runs under your domain name, so users can easily detect malicious request by looking at the URL (unlike Dropbox where every URL has a Dropbox domain)