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Ransomware: What is it? Why are attacks on the rise? How can they be prevented?

Ransomware: What is it? Why are attacks on the rise? How can they be prevented?

Ransomware has been a significant symptom to network security risk for quite some time. However, COVID-19 and its effects on how companies do business have caused ransomware attacks to surge in the past 18 months – and these threats will only continue to grow. Here’s an overview of ransomware, the reasons for the escalating attacks, and why there is indeed a solution for ransomware detection and response.

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