Ransomware Hits: Information2's Fearless, Multi-Layered Defense

Imagine this: after a long day of work, you’re about to shut down your computer when an ordinary-looking email arrives. You click the link without thinking twice—and in an instant, your company’s core data is “locked” by ransomware.

Suddenly, all customer information, financial records, and contract documents are encrypted. A chilling message appears: “Pay the ransom to recover your data.” At that moment, your business operations are completely held hostage by ransomware.

From WannaCry to LockBit, ransomware has evolved into one of the most destructive cyber threats. Once encrypted, enterprise data can lead to massive financial losses and irreversible reputational damage. In just the first half of 2025, global giants like Disney, Volkswagen, Tata, and UBS have all fallen victim—each paying a heavy price.

• In June, Volkswagen confirmed a ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of core data—its second major data breach in two months. Around the same time, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase suffered a ransomware incident that compromised customer information, with attackers demanding $20 million. 

• In May, educational software provider PowerSchool admitted to paying millions in ransom after a previous attack—only for the hackers to strike again. 

• Earlier, in March, Malaysia Airports Holdings was hit, disrupting Kuala Lumpur International Airport and several others for 10 hours, with a $10 million ransom demand.

Faced with ransomware, would you choose to pay a hefty ransom or risk total business shutdown? How can organizations truly prepare for these attacks—and ensure that data security is no longer their weakest link?

Multi-Layered Defense:

Fearless Against Ransomware

Given the sophistication of modern ransomware, a single layer of protection is no longer enough. Data protection has become the final line of defense that determines whether an enterprise can recover its data—and its business—after an attack.

Information2’s Ransomware Protection Solution adopts a “Prevent–Isolate–Lock” strategy. Through real-time data protection, data copy management, tamper-proof backup, and virus isolation, it provides comprehensive, multilayered protection. This ensures that when an attack occurs, enterprises can recover rapidly and maintain business continuity.

1.Real-Time Protection: Rapid Recovery After an Attack

Ransomware’s most lethal weapon is encryption—“locking” enterprise data. i2CDP (Continuous Data Protection) captures every change in real time, allowing users to trace all data activity and pinpoint the exact moment of infection. Even if ransomware encrypts files, i2CDP enables instant recovery to the state before the attack, minimizing data loss and downtime.

• lMicrosecond-level RPO (Recovery Point Objective): Continuous recording of all data changes ensures uninterrupted protection.

• lHour-level RTO (Recovery Time Objective): Enables quick restoration of systems to pre-attack status.

• lTime-Point Recovery: Businesses can recover to any chosen point in time, minimizing data loss.

Continuous Data Protection (i2CDP)

With i2CDP, even if ransomware encrypts part of your data, your enterprise can recover easily and resume operations swiftly, avoiding financial loss and preserving customer trust.

2.Data Copy Management: Fast Recovery, Minimal Downtime

Using advanced data replication technology, i2CDM captures real-time system changes and creates complete copies in their original format. After an attack, enterprises can leverage these instant copies for rapid mounting and recovery—without complex restoration steps.

• lFast Recovery: i2CDM enables second-level RPO and minute-level RTO, ensuring immediate restoration of both data and operations.

• lCross-Platform Support: Whether in virtualized, cloud, or physical environments, i2CDM delivers comprehensive protection.

By implementing i2CDM, organizations can effectively prevent operational paralysis, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption in the face of ransomware.

Copy Data Management（i2CDM ）

3.Black Box Isolation: Locking Out the Virus

Ransomware spreads rapidly once it infiltrates a system, often crippling entire networks within minutes. To counter this, Information2’s i2CDP and Huawei’s Black Box joint protection solution uses data isolation technology to contain and neutralize the threat before it spreads.

Black Box Anti-Ransomware Solution

• lReal-Time Data Protection: CDP technology writes data instantly into the Black Box, isolating it from infection.

• lIncremental Data Transmission: Full data sets are backed up daily, while incremental data is written in real time—ensuring ransomware cannot modify stored backups.

• lSecond-Level RPO: Even if an attack occurs, enterprises can restore data within seconds, preventing further spread.

The Black Box Advanced Protection Solution creates a virtually impenetrable shield, isolating critical data from ransomware. Even if production systems are compromised, all data can be restored instantly, allowing business operations to continue seamlessly.

A Resilient Defense for a Global Threat

Ransomware is no longer an isolated issue—it’s a global enterprise challenge. With its Continuous Data Protection, Copy Data Management, and Black Box Isolation technologies, Information2 provides enterprises with a solid, multi-layered security foundation. These solutions enable organizations to recover data rapidly, maintain business continuity, and move forward with confidence in an increasingly volatile cybersecurity landscape.