Ransomware has rarely been out of the headlines in 2016, as the malicious malware came back with a bang. Ransomware, usually disseminated through email links or attachments, encrypts files on the victim’s computers and demands a ransom for their safe return – hence the name.
With a 3,500% increase in attacks in 2016 alone, Ransomware is a topic you need to know about. Take a look at this handy ransomware infographic by TSG.com (see below), that includes everything you need to know about Ransomware, including how to prevent it.
Ransomewares are really very bad for the users as most of the victims pay the ransom to the Black Hat Hackers. Thanks for the detailed statistics.