Modernizing Defenses for Ransomware

Ransomware is one of the most damaging cyber threats facing organizations today, with global damages projected to reach $20 Billion by 2021. Instead of stealing data, ransomware encrypts a victim’s data so that it is unusable. Once the victim’s assets are frozen, the attacker can demand payment, typically in the form of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, in exchange for the keys needed to decrypt and recover the affected files. Read more…