We recently wrote an article on ransomware for In-Sec-M, Read on.
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malware that denies a user’s access to files or systems until a sum of money is paid.
Ransomware as a service
Ransomware as a service has become its own industry. Several wrongdoers are purchasing ransomware campaigns that are created by highly skilled professionals. Ransomware as a service is the adversarial equivalent to as-a-service offerings provided by organizations to help reduce capital costs. Malefactors now have access to ransomware subscriptions executed by using operational expenditures significantly reducing the cost initiate attacks.
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