Understanding and Defending Against Ransomware Threats
🔒 Ransomware: A Complete Guide to Defense & Awareness Important Notice: This article is intended solely for cybersecurity education and defense. Misuse of this information for malicious purposes is strictly prohibited and may result in severe legal consequences. --- 💡 Understanding Ransomware What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer and demands a ransom in cryptocurrency to unlock them. Key Characteristics Encryption: Locks user files using complex algorithms. Extortion: Demands payment for the decryption key. Spread Mechanisms: Delivered via phishing, drive-by downloads, or malicious email attachments. Common Ransomware Variants WannaCry: Exploited Windows’ EternalBlue vulnerability. LockBit: Uses automation and self-propagation. Ryuk: Targets large organizations with high ransom demands. --- ⚖️ Legal Framework Understanding the legal landscape surrounding ...