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The biggest source of ransomware is phishing. As a result, preventing phishing is key to enhancing security.

This sponsored article is brought to you by Check Point. 

As ransomware garners major headlines around the globe, the conversation naturally turns to one question: How do you stop it?

The number one cause of all cyberattacks is phishing - in fact, Check Point Research has found that 89% of in-the-wild attacks start via phishing.¹ That means this threat is often the biggest driver of ransomware; and just one malicious link or file download sent via email can cause untold damage to an organization.

With so much on the line, a prevention-focused service strategy becomes key for MSPs. Check Point’s Harmony Email & Collaboration prevents phishing messages from reaching the inbox. It does this through a patented process, scanning email after default services like Microsoft or Google, but before the inbox. In doing so, the AI is trained on the most evasive and sophisticated attacks—like ransomware.

According to some reports, phishing and ransomware go hand-in-hand. According to a recent study by Egress, of the 84% of organizations that have been hit with a successful phishing attack, 59% were infected with ransomware.² Or, in other words, more than half of those hit by a phishing attack are also hit by ransomware. 

The only true way is to prevent phishing messages from reaching the inbox. Check Point’s ethos has always been “Prevention First” and that shines through all its products. By preventing the main source of infection, companies can rest assured that emails are safe, and the threat of ransomware is minimized.

With Check Point, every file and every attachment are scanned for malware. When combined with artificial intelligence (AI), it leads to in-depth phishing prevention that results in a 99.2%¹ reduction of phishing attacks reaching the inbox.

The formula is clear: Stop phishing. Stop ransomware.

Want to learn more or get a 14-day free trial of Check Point’s Harmony Email & Collaboration? Contact TD SYNNEX’s Business Development team at CheckPointBD@tdsynnex.com!

<sup>1. Check Point Research
2. Egress. Fighting Phishing: The IT Leader's View. 2021.</sup>