• thegeeks
• April 15, 2023
• Cyber Security Basics
• encryption, ransomware, ransomware security, ransomware virus
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What is ransomware? A brief introduction. Ransomware, is a malicious software that targets and infiltrates an individual’s or organization’s computer systems, networks, or devices with the primary objective of holding their valuable data hostage. The software operates by employing strong encryption algorithms to encrypt files, documents, databases, or entire file systems, rendering the affected data inaccessible to the user. Once …