Summary

Completed

In this module, you've learned what ransomware is, and should now understand how it has grown as an industry. You've also gained insight into the scale of the problem and the impact on business, governments, and individuals.

You should also know the ways in which ransomware works and how it can enter computer systems.

Now you've completed this module, you should be able to:

  • Define ransomware.
  • Identify different attack types.
  • Explain what a ransomware family is.
  • Describe a real-life ransomware attack.