Introduction
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses with the specific goal of extorting money by preventing access to data. The target audience for an attack can be a specific company. Or it might be aimed at a very large audience, with the hope that one lapse of judgment from an individual allows the malicious software to enter your computer.
This module will outline the different types of ransomware and the various attack methods that can take place. It also provides real-life examples of companies that have fallen victim to ransomware attacks.