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Ransomware and Employee Training

January 23, 2017

In the past two years, global incidents of ransomware have surged significantly, especially in attacks targeting organizations. Attacks are up to 4,000 per day now, as they quadrupled in 2016. Ransomware is defined as a type of malware that renders the user’s device or files inaccessible until a ransom set by the hackers is paid. Certain dangers surround different aspects of ransomware, and they will be discussed within this white paper. As with any area of cybersecurity, employee training is the key to decreasing vulnerabilities within a company or organization. Employees must have a strong understanding of how ransomware works and what can be done to minimize attacks.

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Ransomware and Employee Training