WannaCrypt Ransomware
What Is Ransomware? This form of malware denies the victim access to their files by encrypting them. Then the malware prompts the victim to pay a ransom to recover their data. Most ransomware spreads via email attachments and downloads from malicious websites. Ransomware like WannaCrypt is not a new threat. Ransomware started gaining notoriety back in 2013 with the release of CryptoLocker. What Makes WannaCrypt So Dangerous? WannaCrypt is unique in its ability to self-spread. It does not need a...
