Understanding Ransomware
CYBERSECURITY SPOTLIGHT: RANSOMWARE Ransomware Defined Ransomware is a class of malicious software (malware) that holds the victim’s computer system and data hostage with a demand for a ransom payment to restore access. Ransomware typically uses file level or full disk encryption to effectively lock the victim out, preventing access to their system and/or the data on it. The effects of a ransomware attack can be devastating in terms of data […]