Identifying and responding to cyber threats such as ransomware
In today’s digital age, the cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, with ransomware emerging as a particularly insidious form of attack. Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or data, typically by encrypting it, until a sum of money (ransom) is paid. This form of cyber attack has gained notoriety for its crippling effect on individual users, businesses, and even public infrastructure:
- Key characteristics of ransomware: Most ransomware variants encrypt the files on the victim’s device, making them inaccessible. The attackers then demand a ransom for the decryption key. Payments are typically demanded in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, making it difficult to trace the attackers.
While early ransomware attacks were indiscriminate, recent trends show more targeted attacks against specific organizations, businesses, or public services, where the...
