Can ransomware infect Windows?

Yes. Windows is the most heavily targeted platform for ransomware, given its prevalence in enterprises. Attackers exploit Windows services, exposed RDP, unpatched vulnerabilities, and Active Directory to spread, and many families delete Windows volume shadow copies to block easy recovery.

Because Windows hosts and their backups are prime targets, Elastio inspects inside Windows data across live, replicated, and backup storage to confirm which recovery points are clean.