What is Ransomware?

Warning, Ransomware!
Ever wondered what ransomware is? With the help of an animated ransomware eye Chris aims to enlighten you in under 30 seconds.
Your questions answered!
"What does ransomware do?" ransomeware aims to encrypt all your data, in return a ransom will be demanded usually in Bitcoin, or some other cryptocurrency to avoid being traced.
"How does ransomware get in?" the malware usually gets into your network via phishing emails.
"If I pay the ransom, is it over" Unlikely, the attackers export trading data out of your organisation and that being used as another way to drive that sort of ransom payment.
"What is the best way to avoid a ransomware attack?" Train staff to identify phishing communications, and use a service like Mimecast to filter emails.

#Shorts #Ransomware #cybersecurity

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