Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that attempts to extort money from victims by restricting access to a computer system or files. The most prevalent form of this profit-motivated malware, referred to as crypto-ransomware due to the use of encryption algorithms, is on the rise as many new variants are being developed by hackers and international cybercrime groups. One of our cyber threat analysts joins us once again to explore the dangers of ransomware and how individuals and businesses can avoid being victims.
Cyber Threat Update from the NJCCIC
Cyber threats and security continue to dominate the news as data breaches, doxing attacks and other attack methods target government, private sector and individual victims. In this webinar, the New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) cyber analysts talk about a series of three topics.
