Why Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise

This blog was originally published by ShardSecure on June 27, 2022. Written by Marc Blackmer, VP of Marketing, ShardSecure. What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their systems and files and requires them to pay a ransom to regain access. Most types of ransomware encrypt hard drive files so they can’t be accessed, though “locker ransomware” may erase files or block access to a system using other methods.After encrypting systems, ransomware atta...

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