𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞?
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks you out of your device or encrypts your data, demanding a ransom to restore access.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤?
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Hackers gain entry to your network and plant malicious encryption software.
𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Devices are locked, and files are encrypted, rendering them inaccessible.
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: A message appears, demanding payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for decryption keys.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦?
Paying is not recommended as:
There’s no guarantee of data recovery.
Systems often remain infected.
Paying incentivizes further attacks.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝:
Keep recent offline backups of critical data.
Implement robust monitoring and detection systems.
Regularly update your software and train staff on cybersecurity best practices.