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What is ransomware?

We’ll explain more about ransomware and ransomware attacks to help businesses better understand, prepare for and prevent ...
Why it matters: Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use to encrypt data or lock a victim's system, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. The attackers typically demand ...
Incident response firms negotiate with hackers while also processing payments to them, leading to potential betrayals of ...
Why it matters: There have been several incidents of authorities shutting down major ransomware operations this year, including the seizing and disruption of LockBit. As such, you'd be forgiven for ...