--- title: Ransomware Attack on Avery Exposes 61K Customers—Are You Next? description: A ransomware attack on Avery exposed 61K customers. Businesses must shift from “Detect and Respond” to “Isolation and Containment” with AppGuard. image: https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/eye.jpeg --- [![CHIPS Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC](https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/chips_blue_logo_higher_res-20210817212617.png) Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC](https://prevent-ransomware.com) ☰ [About](https://prevent-ransomware.com/about) [Solutions](https://prevent-ransomware.com/solutions) [Industries](https://prevent-ransomware.com/industries) [Resources](https://prevent-ransomware.com/resources) [Partner With Us](https://prevent-ransomware.com/meetings/tony-chiappetta/30-minute-initial-meeting) [About](https://prevent-ransomware.com/about) [Solutions](https://prevent-ransomware.com/solutions) [Industries](https://prevent-ransomware.com/industries) [Resources](https://prevent-ransomware.com/resources) [Partner With Us](https://prevent-ransomware.com/meetings/tony-chiappetta/30-minute-initial-meeting) # Ransomware Attack on Avery Exposes 61K Customers—Are You Next? ![Tony Chiappetta](https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/Tony%20LinkedIn.jpg) by [Tony Chiappetta](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/author/tony-chiappetta) February 12, 2025 ### Ransomware Attack on Avery Exposes 61K Customers—Are You Next? Cybercriminals continue to wreak havoc on businesses, with ransomware attacks growing more sophisticated and damaging. The latest victim? Avery, a well-known manufacturer of labels and office supplies, which recently suffered a ransomware attack exposing the data of over **61,000 customers**. This incident underscores the urgent need for businesses to rethink their cybersecurity approach. ### **The Avery Ransomware Breach: What Happened?** According to [SC World](https://www.scworld.com/brief/ransomware-attack-impacts-over-61k-avery-customers), Avery disclosed a security breach in which hackers **stole customer data, including names, contact details, and possibly payment information**. The attack, attributed to ransomware operators, resulted in a significant disruption for the company and potential security risks for its customers. While Avery has not disclosed the exact strain of ransomware used, this breach follows a familiar pattern: attackers infiltrate a company’s network, encrypt critical files, and demand payment to restore access. In many cases, they also exfiltrate data, using the threat of public exposure as additional leverage. ### **The Problem with “Detect and Respond”** Incidents like this reveal a critical flaw in traditional cybersecurity models that rely on **"Detect and Respond"** strategies. This approach assumes that threats will inevitably breach defenses, and security teams must react quickly to minimize damage. However, with **ransomware now deploying faster than ever**, by the time an attack is detected, the damage is already done. Consider how modern ransomware works: - **Zero-Day Exploits & Phishing** – Attackers gain initial access through **undetected vulnerabilities or deceptive emails**. - **Lateral Movement** – Once inside, they move through the network, escalating privileges and identifying valuable data. - **Encryption & Exfiltration** – By the time an alert is triggered, files are locked, backups may be compromised, and sensitive data is in the hands of attackers. This reactive approach is failing businesses. **By the time you detect an attack, it’s too late.** ### **Why Businesses Need “Isolation and Containment”** To stop ransomware in its tracks, companies need a **preventative** security model—one that **isolates** threats before they execute and **contains** malicious activity before it spreads. This is exactly what **AppGuard** does. Unlike traditional endpoint protection solutions that rely on detecting known threats, AppGuard enforces **Zero Trust Execution Control**, preventing ransomware from executing, even if it bypasses other security layers. ### **How AppGuard Prevents Ransomware Attacks** 1. **Stops Malware Before It Runs** – AppGuard blocks malicious processes at the kernel level, **preventing them from executing** even if they bypass antivirus or EDR tools. 2. **Prevents Unauthorized Access** – Unlike traditional detection-based tools, AppGuard enforces **strict containment policies**, ensuring malware can’t interact with critical files or processes. 3. **Protects Against Zero-Days** – Since AppGuard doesn’t rely on signatures or behavioral analysis, it can **stop new and unknown threats** that traditional security tools might miss. Had Avery deployed AppGuard, this attack could have been **completely prevented**. The ransomware would have been unable to execute, and customer data would have remained secure. ### **Don’t Wait for the Next Attack—Act Now** Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, and **no business is too small or too large to be targeted**. If ransomware can hit companies like Avery, it can hit you too. The question is: **Are you prepared?** Instead of waiting for an attack and scrambling to respond, **take proactive steps today**. **Talk with CHIPS** about how **AppGuard can provide true protection** against ransomware and other cyber threats—without the need for constant updates, alerts, or incident response. Let’s move beyond **Detect and Respond** and embrace **Isolation and Containment**—because prevention is the only true defense. [**Contact us today.**](https://prevent-ransomware.com/getting-started) Like this article? Please share it with others! 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