Have you been interrupted in your normal day online by an unexplained, full-screen message that prevents you from accessing your important files until a specified sum of money is paid within a specified time limit? Whether this scary situation looks familiar or not, you should know that you're most likely the target of a ransomware attack. And be aware that sometimes, even paying the demanded sum of money won’t put an end to the problem. This infographic by Exigent Networks outlines how ransomware works, who are the most common victims and how to protect against a ransomware attack.
Infographic References:
1. Ransomware
2. Victims paid more than $24 million to ransomware criminals in 2015 - and that’s just the beginning
3. Ransomware: What It Is and How You Can Protect Yourself
4. Incidents of Ransomware on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Organization
5. 'Ransomware' Attacks to Grow in 2016
6. PhishMe April Cybercrime Alert: Ransomware Attacks Expected to Increase
7. Ransom Aware: Kaspersky Lab Detected a 14% Increase in New Ransomware Modifications in Q1 2016
1. Ransomware
2. Victims paid more than $24 million to ransomware criminals in 2015 - and that’s just the beginning
3. Ransomware: What It Is and How You Can Protect Yourself
4. Incidents of Ransomware on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Organization
5. 'Ransomware' Attacks to Grow in 2016
6. PhishMe April Cybercrime Alert: Ransomware Attacks Expected to Increase
7. Ransom Aware: Kaspersky Lab Detected a 14% Increase in New Ransomware Modifications in Q1 2016
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