The Hidden Risk of Ransomware in Cloud Platforms – Are You Really Protected?
As businesses continue migrating to cloud services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Dropbox, there’s a dangerous assumption lurking beneath the surface: “The cloud is backed up, so we’re safe.”
Unfortunately, that’s not always true.
Many cloud services offer redundancy and availability, but not true data backup—especially in cases of accidental deletion, ransomware attacks, or insider threats. Once a file is purged from your system (and the recycle bin or version history is emptied), it’s often gone forever.
What’s the Risk?
Ransomware attackers now target cloud platforms as aggressively as on-premise servers. A well-timed sync or user error can push encrypted (or deleted) files across your organization in seconds. Without an independent, point-in-time backup, recovering becomes nearly impossible.
Even worse? Cloud providers usually operate under a Shared Responsibility Model, meaning you are responsible for protecting your data—not them.
How Benson Communications Can Help
At Benson Communications, we understand the complexity of modern IT environments. That’s why we offer a fully-managed, cloud-to-cloud backup solution for platforms like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Dropbox.
✔️ Daily backups with point-in-time restore
✔️ Protection against accidental deletion, corruption, and ransomware
✔️ Fast, compliant recovery options
✔️ Affordable for businesses of all sizes
But remember—none of this matters if your data isn’t backed up. Whether you’re using Benson’s other services or not, make sure your critical business data is safe. Benson’s backup solutions are designed to protect the one thing you can’t afford to lose—your data.
Final Thoughts
Cloud platforms are powerful, but they’re not invincible. Assume breach. Plan for deletion. Backup everything.
Let Benson Communications give you peace of mind in an unpredictable digital world.