Stop Ransomware Before Encryption and Data Theft: Introducing Pondurance RansomSnare™

Ransomware attacks are no longer just an IT problem—they are a business risk that can halt operations, expose sensitive data, and trigger costly regulatory and legal consequences. For mid-market organizations, especially those in regulated industries, the impact can be devastating.

To address this growing threat, Pondurance has launched RansomSnare™, a new ransomware prevention module for its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. RansomSnare is designed to stop ransomware attacks at the exact moment encryption begins—before files are locked and before data is exfiltrated.

Ransomware Is Faster, Smarter, and More Damaging Than Ever

Modern ransomware attacks are built for speed and stealth. Threat actors increasingly bypass traditional defenses, steal sensitive data first, and then deploy encryption as leverage for extortion.

Industry research highlights the urgency:

• More than 50% of mid-sized organizations have experienced a ransomware attack in the past 12–18 months

• The average cost of recovery exceeds $1 million, factoring in downtime, remediation, and lost productivity

• Nearly 75% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltration prior to encryption, increasing breach notification and compliance risk

• These attacks disproportionately affect healthcare, financial services, education, and other industries that manage PHI and PII but often lack enterprise-scale security teams.

Why EDR Alone Can Fall Short Against Ransomware

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools are a critical part of modern cybersecurity strategies. They provide visibility, alerting, and forensic insight—but ransomware doesn’t wait for alerts to be reviewed.

Common challenges with EDR-only approaches include:

• Detection that occurs after encryption has already begun

• Dependence on signatures, heuristics, or machine-learning models that ransomware variants are engineered to evade

• High false-positive rates that overwhelm lean security teams

• Detection is valuable—but prevention is what stops damage.

RansomSnare: Deterministic Ransomware Prevention for MDR

RansomSnare extends MDR beyond detection into real-time ransomware prevention. Instead of relying on known indicators or behavioral baselines, RansomSnare immediately suspends a malicious process the moment it attempts to encrypt its first file. This deterministic approach requires no signatures, no updates, and no prior knowledge of the ransomware variant.

By stopping both file encryption and data exfiltration at the earliest possible stage, RansomSnare gives security teams the time they need to investigate and contain threats—without the operational, financial, or regulatory fallout of a successful attack.

As Doug Howard, CEO of Pondurance, explains:

“Ransomware is evolving faster than many organizations can keep up. While EDR agents provide valuable detection and visibility, they often rely on techniques that attackers are designed to evade. With RansomSnare, we stop the ransomware process in its tracks—before files are encrypted and before data leaves the network.”

What Makes RansomSnare Different from Traditional Ransomware Defenses?

Organizations often ask how RansomSnare compares to existing ransomware protection tools:

How does RansomSnare stop ransomware so early?

RansomSnare intervenes at the first encryption attempt, suspending the malicious process instantly—before widespread damage occurs.

Does RansomSnare rely on signatures or behavioral models?

No. RansomSnare does not use signatures, heuristics, or behavioral baselines, making it effective against both known and unknown ransomware variants.

Can it prevent data theft as well as encryption?

Yes. RansomSnare provides dual protection, blocking both file encryption and data exfiltration—addressing the most damaging aspects of modern ransomware attacks.

Will it impact system performance?

RansomSnare is lightweight by design, with minimal performance impact on endpoints—making it ideal for mid-market environments.

How does it work with EDR and SIEM tools?

RansomSnare complements EDR rather than replacing it, adding a critical preventive layer. It also provides centralized alerting and optional SIEM integration for visibility and reporting.

Does it help during recovery?

Yes. RansomSnare continues protecting systems during rollback and recovery, preventing reinfection while systems are being restored.

Built for Mid-Market Organizations, Powered by Pondurance MDR

RansomSnare is purpose-built for mid-market organizations that need enterprise-grade ransomware protection without enterprise-level complexity or cost. When combined with Pondurance MDR, customers gain 24/7 monitoring, expert-led threat investigation, and rapid response—now with proactive ransomware prevention.

Availability and Launch Promotion

The RansomSnare module is available immediately for a modest annual licensing fee. For a limited time, it is also included at no additional cost for new customers purchasing any Pondurance MDR package.