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2. Ransomware - Wikipedia

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   In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack spread through the Internet, using an exploit vector named EternalBlue, which was allegedly leaked from the U.S. National Security Agency. The ransomware attack, unprecedented in scale, [106] infected more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries, [107] using 20 different languages to demand money ...

3. The Many Faces of Malware - AOL

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   Ransomware: Alters your computer system so you’re unable to log on, then demands payment to have your computer unlocked. Scareware: Claims your computer has a virus, then “scares” you to pay ...

4. U.S. Ransomware Task Force - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. Ransomware Task Force (RTF), also known as the Joint Ransomware Task Force, is an interagency body that leads the American government's efforts to address the threats of ransomware attacks. It is jointly headed by the Department of Homeland Security ’s cyber arm, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the ...

5. Malware - Wikipedia

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   Malware (a portmanteau of malicious software) [1] is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive access to information, or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy.

6. Data Breach Security Incidents & Lessons Learned (Plus ... - AOL

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   Ransomware: In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals infiltrate an organization's systems and encrypt its data, making it inaccessible to the victim. They then demand a ransom payment, typically in ...

7. Cyber threat hunting - Wikipedia

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   Recently, the world has seen a rise in the number and severity of cyber attacks, data breaches, malware infections, and online fraud incidents. According to cyber security and ai company SonicWall, the number of ransomware attacks grew by 105% globally.