How Early Detection and MSP Expertise Stopped a Ransomware Attack in Its Tracks
- John W. Harmon, PhD
- Jun 29
- 1 min read
Ransomware attacks have become one of the most disruptive threats facing businesses today. Encryption of critical files followed by ransom demands can cripple operations, cause significant financial losses, and damage customer trust.

Recently, our team helped a local manufacturing company avert disaster thanks to proactive monitoring and rapid response — two core capabilities that MSPs bring to the table.
Our security tools detected unusual network behavior that indicated an attempted ransomware breach. Immediate containment efforts isolated affected systems, backups were leveraged to restore data, and additional security measures were deployed to prevent recurrence.
This incident underscores why waiting until after a breach to react can be catastrophic. MSPs continuously monitor your environment, enabling fast identification and mitigation of threats before they escalate.
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Prevention is always more cost-effective and less damaging than recovery — make cybersecurity a priority now.