Ransomware: The Digital Hostage Crisis

Ransomware is one of the most devastating cyber threats, encrypting a victim’s data and demanding payment for its release. In recent years, ransomware attacks have targeted hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, causing severe financial and operational damage.

Common types of ransomware attacks include:

Locker ransomware: Locks the victim out of their system, preventing access.

Crypto ransomware: Encrypts files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid.

Double extortion ransomware: Not only encrypts data but also threatens to leak it online if the ransom is not paid.

To minimize the risk of ransomware, users should regularly back up important files, avoid downloading attachments from unknown sources, and keep security software up to date.