Threat Briefing: Ransomware

Ransomware—which gets its name from the payment it demands after locking away victims’ files—is a major issue for all modern businesses. It’s one of today’s most disruptive types of cyber attacks, putting victims out of business, forcing hospitals to turn away patients, and bringing entire city governments to a standstill. The best way to manage ransomware is preventing it from entering your environment. Here’s a primer on this growing threat.