Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s data or locks them out of their system, demanding a ransom payment (usually in cryptocurrency) in exchange for restoring access to the data.
• Used by cybercriminals to extort money from organizations or individuals by encrypting sensitive files.• Employed in targeted attacks on businesses, hospitals, and governments to disrupt operations and force ransom payments.
Ransomware can spread through phishing emails, malicious downloads, and software vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to infect a system and encrypt files.
The best defenses include regular data backups, employee training to recognize phishing, patching vulnerabilities, and using up-to-date antivirus software.
Instead, victims should rely on backups and consult cybersecurity professionals. Security experts advise against paying the ransom, as it does not guarantee the recovery of data and encourages further criminal activity
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