It’s no secret that ransomware attacks are making headlines these days. Businesses of all sizes and sectors, from enterprises to SMBs, are increasingly targeted by both commodity and human-operated ransomware. But what actually happens during an attack, and what potential repercussions, operational or legal, can it have for your business? We’ll take a deep dive into various ransomware sources, attack types, and the best approaches for minimizing the impacts.
What Is Ransomware?
In a
ransomware cyberattack, the victim’s data or vital infrastructure is used as leverage until a ransom demand is satisfied. Because these attacks can be lucrative, a whole black market ransomware industry with brokers, operators, and affiliates has emerged.