Ransomware attack -you must know some basics

 

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to data on the computer, and then demands a ransom payment in order to provide the decryption key.

Ransomware attacks are becoming more prevalent, as hackers find new vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications.

The first known attack was in 1989, but it wasn't until 2009 when the number of ransomware attacks increased significantly.

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Ransomware is a type of malware that locks up the victim’s data and demands ransom before the data is unlocked.

Ransomware attacks are becoming more common these days. The most famous case of ransomware attack is the WannaCry attack in 2017 which affected over 200,000 computers in over 150 countries. It was one of the biggest cyberattacks ever recorded.

The WannaCry ransomware attack was a computer virus that infected millions of computers worldwide. It was released on 12th May 2017 and it spread quickly because it used an exploit called Eternal Blue, which was leaked by a group called Shadow Brokers from NSA servers.

The WannaCry ransomware attack demanded ransom in bitcoins to unlock files on infected computers, but it also had the ability to delete all files on an infected

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Ransomware attacks can be a real problem for companies and individuals. These attacks can result in the loss of important data, which is why it is important to prevent them from happening.

There are several ways to prevent ransomware attacks from happening, but the most effective way is to have a backup system in place that will allow you to restore your data if one of your devices becomes infected with malware.