Ransomware
Ransomware Ransomware What it is: Ransomware is a type of malware that restricts access to your computer or your files and displays a message that demands payment in order for the restriction to be removed. The two most common means of infection appear to be phishing emails that contain malicious attachments and website pop-up advertisements. What it can do: There are two common types of ransomware: Lockscreen ransomware: displays an image that prevents you from accessing your computer. Encryption ransomware: encrypts files on your systems hard drive and sometimes on shared network drives, USB drives, external hard drives, and even some cloud storage drives, preventing you from opening them Ransomware will display a notification stating that your computer or data have been locked and demanding a payment be made for you to regain access. Sometimes the notification states that authorities have detected illegal activity on your computer, and that the...