What is Ransomware?

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Author(s)/Presenter(s):

SNIA

Library Content Type

Tutorial

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Focus Areas

Data Governance & Security

Abstract

Ransomware is a malware attack that uses a variety of methods to prevent or limit an organization or individual from accessing their IT systems and data, either by locking the system's screen, or by encrypting files until a ransom is paid, usually in cryptocurrency for reasons of anonymity.