what you should know about Ransomware

what you should know about Ransomware

Ransomware is a malicious software from cryobiology that blocks access to the victim's data or threatens to publish or delete the data until a ransom is paid.

in a simple definition ransom software is a kidnapper that will kidnap the files and data in your PC and ask you to pay money or perform a certain survey for them.

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What does ransomware do to PC?
Ransomware does the following to your Pc...
Ransomware when it attacks your PC it will request that you pay some money to them or perform a survey for them and there is no guarantee that you will have access to your PC when you meet up with their demand.
Type of Ransomware.
There is basically two type of ransomware. they are.
1.lock screen ransomware and...
2.Encryption ransomware.
Lock screen ransomware shows in full a message at the victim screen that prevents the victim from having access to his PC, with a display text "you have to pay money to get access to your PC again".
Encryption ransomware changes the files on your PC so that you won't be able to access them. it does this by encrypting the files.
Who is affected?
Ransomware is a global cyber attack. it targets ordinary consumer, a business, or a government institution. for instance older version of ransomware usually claim that you have done something illegal with your PC and that you have been fined by a government agency or a police force. they will use this false claim to scare you and make you pay the money easily.
How can Ransomware get into my PC?
Ransomware just like any other ware or virus can get into your PC from any source.
It can be from...
When ransomware attacks your PC it will be very difficult to restore or format your PC.
How can I protect myself from ransomware?

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