What Is Ransomware?
Ransomware, or computer viruses which encrypt the files on a target computer, are a threat to the information security of a company, a government agency, a public institution or a company in general.
The purpose of the ransomware is to steal the financial or other information from a user. The information is then used to create an economic threat to the target user and in that case, the information is worth a hundred times more than if the user does not take the risk.
The first type – called the RDR (Ransom and Data Recovery) ransomware – is the most important form of infection and has become the best-known form of infection that is threatening to the financial and corporate information in different countries.
The second type – called the Hidden ransom-ware – is a threat that can be delivered to a victim by email, and in that way hidden for a long time, so the victim can not be aware of what is occurring.
The first type of ransoms have been known since the 18th and 19th century, but it is only in the last few years that the second type has become more popular, and by now, there are more than 5,000 types of RDR ransomware and there are at least 5,000 variants of Hidden ransoms used on a daily basis.
Ransomware is a very important vector for cyber-crime because it is very easy to use and very difficult to detect and prevent. The ransom is paid in order to obtain access to the file through encryption and the ransom payment, which is usually 5 to 30 bitcoins, is converted into the right to access the data, thus preserving the confidentiality of the information.
In addition to preventing a financial loss at the level of the user, Ransomware has an effect on the information security of a company. In most cases, the information is encrypted and encrypted keys are used to encrypt and decrypt all data.
There is not just one type of ransomware. There are different types of ransomware in the market, and some of these have different objectives.
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“In view of the recent WannaCry ransomware attack (also termed the “Wannacry File Exploit”), the Commission urges companies to closely monitor their network for the possibility of a data breach or data theft.
“The Commission does not wish to provide any further details, as it has become apparent that there is a risk to the information of users or other parties. However, the Commission understands the need to closely monitor the data of users or other parties to be aware of any possible data breaches.
“The Commission will coordinate closely with the authorities as well as the industry in order to ensure a robust protection of personal data and protect the interest of companies by monitoring their data flows and communication, and in particular by monitoring the extent to which the attacks are spreading via the Internet, and by working closely with the relevant organizations in order to raise awareness of the risks in line with the provisions set forth in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2018/679.
“The Commission is closely monitoring developments to ensure a quick response to any possible data breaches, where appropriate, within the first 24 hours, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2018/679.
“In this context, the Commission wishes to stress that the security policy of all organizations must be in line with the provisions of the GDPR, and must comply with applicable information technology and data security standards.
“In addition, the Commission recommends that all organizations of any kind to maintain a good security posture, and that they keep their data and networks up to date by regularly testing their security posture.
-The organisation is asked to notify the Commission if there is a threat to personal data, whether it is caused by the theft, loss or access to personal data.
The Ransomware Task Force
We would like to provide you with an overview of the work that the Ransomware Task Force is undertaking. The goal of the Ransomware Task Force is to provide Ransomware threats and vulnerabilities to the security community.
It also wants to create awareness within the industry about the importance of Ransomware awareness and the fact that the best thing for someone to do to reduce the risk of an Ransomware infection is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
The Ransomware Task Force has been started as a way of giving the security industry an easy-to-follow overview of Ransomware, to help everyone who is involved with Ransomware security a better understanding of this threat.
What is a Ransomware?Ransomware is a type of malware that seeks to steal a ransom note that is used to ransom a company or user up to $100. Many attacks don’t actually involve a ransom note, but instead will typically demand payment via the Internet.
Ransomeware can be of two types: extortion and ransomware.
Ransomware is often called “extortion” or “zombieware” for its willingness to take out contracts with companies or with individuals. While some, if not most, ransomware infections can be deterred if users are educated about how to protect their computers and how to identify and avoid Ransomware infection, it is important to note that it is never the best idea to pay a ransom for something that you don’t want.
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