Ransomware: The Basics, Its History, and Staying Safe

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it worse. Files are being encrypted with more advanced cryptography and attackers are taking advantage of the news cycle to unleash successful phishing campaigns. Give this episode a listen to learn about ransomware and what can be done to avoid it. Full Transcript Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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