Factsheet Ransomware

The threat of ransomware has increased worldwide in recent years. This malicious software can affect any organisation that has not taken the right measures. A new trend has emerged over the past few years: malicious parties are carrying out more specific ransomware attacks on targets that can afford a higher ransom amount. This fact sheet highlights the different types of ransomware, describes various measures that organisations can take to prevent ransomware attacks and offers advice on what to do if your organisation is infected with ransomware.

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