Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or ...

Ten years ago, ransom demands cost under $1000. Now ransomware attacks cost millions and are more disruptive than ever.

Ransomware attacks turn important files into encrypted gibberish. Paying to get them back may seem like your only option, but the best ransomware protection we've tested can prevent those attacks from ...

When ransomware strikes, IT leaders face a deceptively simple question: How confident are you that you have clean data for recovery?

Since data is the lifeblood of modern business, ransomware protection must be a top priority for enterprises, as cybercriminals are constantly targeting it. According to the Zscaler Inc. “ThreatLabz ...

Dating back to the 1980s, ransomware is a form of malware used by cybercriminals to lock files on a person's computer and demand payment to unlock them. The technology — which officially turned 35 in ...

Ransomware doesn’t knock on the front door. It sneaks in quietly, and by the time you notice, the damage is already done. Backups, replication, and cloud storage help recover from ransomware, but when ...

Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...

Ransomware attacks have become ever more sophisticated. Attackers no longer just encrypt data – they threaten to expose sensitive data, though double extortion and triple extortion attacks. And ...

AUSTIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halcyon, a leading platform designed from day one to defeat ransomware, today announced the general availability of Halcyon Linux. As an integral part of the Halcyon ...

The global ransomware protection market is rapidly developing, according to a MarketsandMarkets forecast through 2021. 1. The market is projected to grow from $8.16 billion in 2016 to $17.36 billion ...