What Makes Ransomware Successful and Why It Won’t Ever Really Stop

Everything you wanted to know about ransomware basics.

Ransomware is absolutely everywhere. All different types of companies from around the world are getting hit by this potentially devastating cybercrime.

What is going on? Why is ransomware so effective? Is there anything we can do about it?

This video essay gives you an overview of the crime, the technical details, the challenges in fighting, and more.

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1. What Is Ransomware?

You’ve seen the headlines, ransomware is everywhere.

From a massive gas pipeline shutdown, to meat plants, to school districts, to health systems, you can’t hide from it.

The concept of ransomware is straight forward.

Criminals lock you out of your data until you pay them to regain access.

That’s it.