Nuggets of Wisdom

The Global Ransomware Menace: How to be Cyberwyze

Ransomware?

Yes, Ransomware!  It is a form of malware that is used by adversaries or cyber criminals to encrypt files on computers or network system rendering the system and/or data unavailable to the legitimate users, and then demand ransom from the legitimate owners of the data to release the data, or be destroyed by the ransom seekers. The attacker may or may not release the information or data only after being paid, usually in a non-traceable means such as bitcoin. 

The best practice to avoid being held hostage for your data if attacked with Ransomware is to routinely backup data and store in a safe at an offsite location, far from an organization’s network system or an individual’s computer or storage devices.

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