What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts your files. The attackers will ask for "ransom" or fee before providing a decryption key allowing you to regain access to your files.It is often not possible to recover this encrypted data any other way. We are continuing to see ransomware attacks and expect their frequency to increase.

How can I get infected with Ransomware?

Ransomware is usually installed on a computer from an email with malicious attachments or links to malicious websites. It’s also possible to get an infection through instant messaging or texts with malicious links. Antivirus may... ...