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Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands payment (ransom) in exchange for the decryption key.
Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands payment (ransom) in exchange for the decryption key. It can cause significant disruption to organizations and individuals.
Prevention
- Regular backups
- Security awareness training
- Patch management
- Network segmentation
- Email filtering