What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a malicious program. It can infect a single computer or a network of computers, encrypting the data, making it inaccessible. Upon infection, the cybercriminals communicate their demands, often a ransom that must be paid in order to decrypt the data. According to one survey, 98% of attackers provided an encryption tool upon payment.3 … Continue reading What is Ransomware?