What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of Malware that encrypts a victim’s data and demands payment in exchange for decryption. It is one of the most disruptive and financially damaging forms of cyber attack.
Ransomware is often delivered through Phishing, Exploits, or Remote Access Trojan (RAT) access. Modern ransomware campaigns are highly sophisticated and frequently involve double extortion, where attackers also threaten to leak stolen data.
What is Ransomware used for?
Ransomware is used to extort organizations by disrupting operations and threatening data exposure. It often targets Critical Business Assets (CBA) and Critical Business Processes (CBP), causing significant business impact.
Mitigation strategies include robust Backup solutions (Full Backup, Incremental Backup), EDR, network segmentation, and Incident Response (IR) planning. Zero Trust and Threat Hunting also play key roles in prevention.
Read our full Ransomware Attack & Defend Guide
