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# Guide: Ransomware + Microsoft 365

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## Preparing Your Line of Defense

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It takes just one visit to a malicious site, one accidental download, or one infected attachment to unleash ransomware.

For small to mid-sized businesses, Microsoft Windows-based systems remain dominant. Windows continues to be the operating system most widely used on desktops and laptops with a global market share of around 72%, while Office 365 is holding at 46% of office suite market share.

So, it’s no surprise that Windows systems remain the top target for ransomware, too, which remains the number one malware threat. 

Because ransomware attacks are rarely limited to just one computer, these type of breaches can result in significant downtime and loss of business productivity, along with data loss, device loss, and decreased customer profitability.

In this guide, Ransomware + Microsoft 365, you'll learn how to protect yourself against ransomware and what to do if those protections fail. 

In the Guide, You'll Learn:  

- **3 Updates to Reduce Your Ransomware Risk** 
- **3 Tactics to Thwart Microsoft 365 Ransomware Threats** 
- **6 Steps to Recover from a Ransomware Attack**

Thanks to sophisticated attack methods and highly deceptive phishing, effective ransomware defense takes multiple solutions to combat attacks. With this guide, you'll help reduce your ransomware risk, protect your networks and devices, and recover your data when a ransomware event occurs.

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