Avoid Becoming a Victim of Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware has become one of the top threats to data stored on company networks and personal computers and will continue to be a top security concern in the coming years. For those unfamiliar with ransomware, it’s a type of malicious software (also known as malware) that, when downloaded to a computer, encrypts files so they can no longer be accessed. Cybercriminals will hold the user’s files hostage until the owner pays a ransom. From a risk management perspective, business owners and individuals need to take proactive steps to identify cyber risks and employ best practices to protect their data.