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New Post: What is Ransomware? - https://lnkd.in/d-9avSTB - What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious program or malware that can restrict your access to an Internet device or data on it until you pay a ransom in exchange for the ability to access your device or data. In this article, we will explore how ransomware enters your computer system, how it works, and how to prevent a ransomware attack. Let’s dive in: What Is Ransomware Attack? A ransomware attack is a type of malware attack that limits or prevents you from accessing your device or data until the ransom is paid. What’s worse, malicious actors who carry out ransomware attacks threaten to publish or sell data on the dark web if the ransom is not paid. According to a Verizon report, ransomware contributes to 10% of all data breaches. These days, one doesn’t have to develop a ransomware kit oneself. Many ransomware operators offer ransomware as a service, allowing threat actors to easily access sophisticated tools and malicious software for targeted attacks. The following two forms of ransomware are widely used by ransomware perpetrators around the world: Locker ransomware that locks your access to a computer system or a mobile device Crypto ransomware that encrypts files and sensitive data on a device How Does Ransomware Work? Like any other malware, Ransomware can enter your computer device in many ways. But when it comes to modus operandi, all ransomware variants have the following stages in common: Ransomware enters your computer device and stays dormant for a few days/months, assessing your critical data. Once the ransomware gets access to your critical data, it starts encrypting files with an attacker-controlled encryption key. Ransomware can also delete backup files or encrypt data backup After encrypting files or locking your computer system, it will make a ransom demand There can be a few more additional steps, depending on the ransomware variant. For example, a few ransomware variants exfiltrate data before sending a ransom note. Though ransomware attackers promise to release a decryption key once the ransom is given, it is not always the case. Also, paying the ransom encourages threat actors to infect other devices. So, making a ransom payment should not be on the top of your list when dealing with a ransomware attack. Brief History of Ransomware Attacks The following is a brief history of ransomware attacks: Joseph Popp, Ph.D., an AIDS researcher, initiated the first known ransomware attack in 1989 by distributing floppy disks to AIDS researchers The first version of CryptoLocker appeared in Dec 2013 CryptoWall surfaced in 2014, causing around $18 million in damages Locky appeared in 2016 and has many variants WannaCry \(2017\): Exploiting a vulnerability in Windows, WannaCry affected over 200,000 computers across 150 countries, demanding Bitcoin payments. The attack highlighted the importance of timely software updates. NotPetya \

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Notifying Clients About Security You invest a ton of time, effort, and money into securing your client data. Don't shy away from sharing your efforts with them! This increases awareness and reiterates your desire to protect them. Somebody shared this post with me and asked if it was valid. Unfortunately, using words or phrases like "highly secure" or "can not be compromised" are not accurate. Despite everybody's best efforts, there will never be a situation where we can use extreme phrases like "can not" or "never" etc. We can continue to reduce the risk and increase awareness, but guaranteeing security is not really a statement we should be making. Looking for more information and helpful tips? Be sure to sign up for the Financial Guardians' updates: https://loom.ly/Q1-sYD0 #irs #cybersecurity #taxtwitter #tax

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