Ransomware Explained. What It Is and How It Works

From heimdalsecurity.com

Every day, cybersecurity specialists detect over 200,000 new ransomware strains. This means that each minute brings no less than 140 strains capable of avoiding detection and inflicting irreparable damage. But what is ransomware in the end? Briefly, ransomware is one of the most common and most dangerous cyber threats of today, with damaging consequences for individuals and businesses alike.

In this article, I explain what is ransomware, how it is used, and I will walk you through the most notorious examples of ransomware families.

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