Imagine the following story: your online store opens on a Monday morning, and instead of seeing purchase orders, you find a black screen with a threatening message: “All your data is encrypted. You will pay X BTC to get it back.” This scenario is not fiction: 47% of e-commerce sites have suffered a ransomware attempt in the last year, according to Sophos. And those that go down lose an average of $1.85 million between ransomware, operational paralysis, and reputational damage.
In this article, we’ll not only explain why ransomware protection is vital to your online business but also how CyScope’s offensive security platform, backed by more than 450 expert ethical hackers, can detect and block these threats before they cripple your sales.
Why E-Commerce is a frequent target of ransomware?
1. Valuable data
Customer databases, purchase histories, and card details are gold for cybercriminals.
2. 24/7 Operation
One day of downtime can cost thousands in lost sales, increasing the pressure to pay ransom.
3. Digital supply chains
Integrations with payment gateways, logistics APIs, and suppliers multiply entry points.
A real-world example: in 2023, a Latin American marketplace lost access to its inventory for a week after a ransomware attack exploited a vulnerability in its supplier integration API. The result? 12% drop in its brand valuation.
Also read: How to identify a ransomware attack? Warning signs and prevention
3 Mistakes that leave your E-Commerce exposed to ransomware
1. Relying only on traditional antivirus
Modern ransomware uses evasive techniques (such as living off the land) that these tools do not detect.
2. Forgetting backups
34% of companies discover that their backups were also encrypted during an attack.
3. Underestimating the human factor
An employee clicking on a phishing mail can trigger full encryption.
How CyScope turns ransomware protection into a competitive advantage
At CyScope, we don’t just react to attacks: we prevent them with a proactive approach.
That’s how our solution works:
PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service): We simulate attacks to find breaches.
Our ethical hackers replicate tactics of groups like LockBit or Conti, trying to infiltrate your systems through:
- Exploitation of vulnerable plugins and add-ons: Do you use third-party tools in your e-commerce (CMS, shopping carts, etc.)? Many ransomware attacks start here. The CyScope Team of pentesters simulates how a cybercriminal would exploit vulnerabilities in outdated or misconfigured plugins to inject malicious code.
- Exploitation of misconfigured APIs: The CyScope Team of pentesters looks for weak endpoints in your integrations.
- Lateral movement: If they get in, can they reach your backup servers?
Bug Bounty Programs: More than 450 expert eyes
Our global community of ethical hackers is available to evaluate systems for critical vulnerabilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Such vulnerabilities may include CVE-2023-34362 in MOVEit, which could serve as a backdoor for ransomware.
Key benefits for your E-Commerce
- 90% reduction in encryption risks: Vulnerability detection before they can be exploited by threat agents.
- Compliance: Alignment with PCI DSS and other regulations to facilitate your compliance.
- Customer trust: Data protection to avoid headlines that could damage your reputation.
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Conclusion: Ransomware doesn’t wait, do you?
In e-commerce, the difference between success and collapse can be measured in minutes. Ransomware protection is no longer a “plus”, but the foundation of any resilient digital strategy.
CyScope isn’t just technology: it’s a community of expert ethical hackers, continuous testing and a “never trust, always verify” mentality. And the best part: you can start shielding your business today, with no hidden commitments.
Do you want to know if your e-commerce is vulnerable to ransomware?
Schedule a free demo of our platform and discover, without obligation, how we can help you avoid the worst-case scenario.
