A few years ago, if the average person heard the term ‘ransomware’ they might have imagined the fashion ensemble of a kidnapper. Fast forward to today and most everyone one is now familiar with ransomware one way or another. Most ransomware infects target computers when unsuspecting users click on an attachment or link usually embedded in an email. This common method of delivery is called a phishing attack as it often lures in users to take the bait (the attachment) through an unsolicited (spam) email. When malware (malicious software) is dispensed on the target computer, local files become encrypted, with the hacker holding the only key for decryption. These phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated because they are being created by specialists in the criminal field. Unfortunately, … [Read More]
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