Ransomware a Favorite of Cybercriminals

Cybercriminals have fully embraced ransomware. This specific form of malware encrypts files and extorts money from victims, and is a favorite among criminals. Ransomware is easy to develop, simple to execute, and does a very good job of compelling victims to pay to regain access to their precious files or systems. Almost anyone and every business is a potential target. More important, people are paying. Even law enforcement organizations have fallen victim, only to concede defeat and pay the criminals to restore access to their digital files or computers.

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