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Ransomware: Best Practices for Prevention and Response

brianrobert607

New York

ansomware has become an increasingly common threat for businesses and consumers alike. The term “ransomware” refers to malicious software that encrypts files on a computer system and then demands payment to decrypt those files.

While ransomware attacks are often targeted at individuals, they can also affect organizations. In fact, according to a recent report from the Ponemon Institute, nearly half of all data breaches involve ransomware.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the basics of ransomware, including its history, types, and prevention strategies. Then, we’ll explore the steps organizations should take after a ransomware attack occurs.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that can lock your computer until you pay a ransom. It usually comes in the form of a file attachment to an email message. The file contains a virus that encrypts all files on your computer. When you open the file, it asks you to pay a fee to decrypt them. If you don’t pay, the virus deletes all your data.

The term ransomware was coined in 2012 by security researcher Brian Krebs. He described it as a new kind of malware that locks up computers and demands money to unlock them.
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