Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or encrypt critical files until a sum of money (ransom) is paid.

🛑 Encryption: Attackers lock your data using advanced encryption algorithms (AES/RSA).
💸 Extortion: Demanding payment (often in cryptocurrency) in exchange for the decryption key.
📢 Double Extortion: Not just locking files, but threatening to leak stolen confidential data publicly if the ransom isn't paid.

Golden Rule: Never pay the ransom, as it funds cybercrime with no guarantee of data recovery.

How to defend against it?
1️⃣ Implement the 3-2-1 Backup Rule (3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite/offline).
2️⃣ Enforce strict endpoint detection & response (EDR).
3️⃣ Keep systems patched and limit network lateral movement.

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