Summary
Having completed this module, you should now recognize various defense mechanisms against ransomware. Attackers use multiple ways to access your resources and personal information. You can take proactive steps to safeguard yourself and your organization to prevent the risk of ransomware and other extortion-based attacks. You've learned about the benefits of antimalware software and how it protects your devices and applications.
Now that you've completed this module, you should be able to:
- Describe different defense mechanisms used to prevent ransomware.
- List the steps to prevent ransomware.
- Describe how antivirus/antimalware tools work.