Ransomware is malafide software (malware) speciaal ontworpen om je bestanden en computer te gijzelen met als doel om losgeld bij je los te peuteren. Vanwege de winstgevendheid is het erg lucratief voor internetcriminelen. In deze OUCH! nieuwsbrief lees je meer over deze software en wat je kan doen om jezelf te beschermen.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that is designed to hold your files or computer hostage, demanding payment for you to regain access. Ransomware has become very common because it is so profitable for criminals.

Like most malware, ransomware starts by infecting your computer, most often when you open an infected attachment or click on a malicious link in a phishing email. Once ransomware infects your computer, it encrypts files on your hard drive – possibly even your entire hard drive – or anything else connected to your computer, so you can no longer access your files.

Deze versturen we 3-4x per jaar.