Ransomware: A type of malicious software designed to encrypt a victim’s files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Commonly distributed through email phishing scams or malicious website downloads, ransomware often targets individuals and businesses. Notable examples include the WannaCry attack in 2017, the CryptoLocker attack in 2013, and the Ryuk attack on RR Donnelley in 2019.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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