Ransomware: A Growing Threat to Businesses and Individuals
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment in order to decrypt them. Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common in recent years, and they can be devastating for businesses and individuals. What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files. The encryption process is often irreversible without the decryption key, which is held by the ransomware attackers. Once a victim's files have been encrypted, the ransomware attackers will demand a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. How does ransomware work? Ransomware can be spread in a variety of ways, including: Phishing emails: Ransomware attackers often send phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate sources.…