Ransomware isn’t a “maybe someday” issue for Michigan businesses. It’s happening right now in our state — across hospitals, manufacturers, schools, and municipalities.
A Michigan State University study (May 2025) found ransomware accounted for only 11% of healthcare breaches — but those attacks exposed 69% of all patient records compromised. That’s the disproportionate damage ransomware causes.
If you operate in Michigan, the message is clear: ransomware defense is no longer optional.
At Thatch, you can trust us to manage your technology while you concentrate on what matters most—your business
For small and midsized businesses, ransomware is often devastating. While large enterprises may have the staff and budgets to recover from a multimillion-dollar incident, most small and midsized organizations cannot.
The financial impact is only part of the story. For Michigan businesses, ransomware can also mean:
For manufacturers, an attack can mean missed contracts and layoffs. For healthcare providers, it can mean life-critical disruptions in patient care. For schools, it can mean the exposure of sensitive student records.
Ransomware is not simply a technical challenge. It is a business survival issue.
Michigan’s economy makes it a particularly attractive target for cybercriminals.
When Ascension hospitals in Michigan were attacked in 2024, the damage was not limited to IT systems. Emergency rooms were diverted, treatments delayed, and community trust shaken.
To attackers, Michigan organizations represent high-value, lower-defense targets. That reality is unlikely to change — which is why defense must come first.
To help organizations move beyond theory and into action, Thatch created the PWR Model — a clear framework for ransomware defense aligned with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidance.
Most ransomware attacks exploit basic oversights. Prevention means shutting those doors:
Even with strong defenses, assume someone will eventually get in. Withstanding means limiting their ability to move and spread:
The ultimate test of resilience is recovery. Preparation makes the difference between a brief disruption and a long-term disaster:
Prevent. Withstand. Recover. That cycle forms the foundation of ransomware defense for Michigan organizations.
Answer these four questions honestly. If the answer to any of them is “no,” your business is at risk:
If you hesitate on even one of these, your defense needs reinforcement.
The PWR Model offers the framework. Thatch delivers the execution. From our East Lansing headquarters, we support healthcare providers, manufacturers, municipalities, and schools throughout Michigan with hands-on ransomware defense.
Our services include:
With Thatch, you do not just get cybersecurity advice. You get a local partner, on-site when it matters most, who understands the realities of running a business in Michigan.
Cybercriminals are constantly innovating. Groups such as Interlock are already experimenting with advanced delivery techniques like the “FileFix” attack aimed at Michigan organizations.
Your business cannot rely on luck. Protecting your data, your people, and your operations requires proactive action now.
Contact Thatch today for a Ransomware Readiness Assessment.
We will walk you through the PWR Model, evaluate your current defenses, and give you a clear plan to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.
Do not let ransomware decide your future. Prevent. Withstand. Recover. Do it with Thatch.
At Thatch, you can trust us to manage your technology while you concentrate on what matters most—your business
