RAN-SOM-WARE

Ransomware attacks have been occurring for many years, but have become more prevalent in recent times. Some notable ransomware attacks include:

WannaCry:

This ransomware attack occurred in May 2017 and affected over 200,000 computers in 150 countries. It spread rapidly through a vulnerability in the Windows operating system and encrypted the files on infected machines, demanding payment in the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Petya:

This ransomware attack occurred in June 2017 and affected businesses and government organizations in several countries. It spread through a phishing campaign and used a similar encryption method to WannaCry.

NotPetya:

This ransomware attack occurred in June 2017 and specifically targeted Ukraine, it used the same name and similar techniques as the Petya attack, but its main purpose was to cause destruction rather than earning money.

Bad Rabbit:

This ransomware attack occurred in October 2017 and affected organizations in Russia and Ukraine. It spread through a drive-by-download attack and used a similar encryption method to Petya and WannaCry.

Ryuk:

This ransomware attack was first identified in August 2019 and it has been used in targeted campaigns against organizations in multiple sectors, Ryuk is known for its high ransom demands, and has been seen to target large organizations and government agencies.

Maze:

This Ransomware first identified in May 2019, Maze has been used in highly targeted attacks against organizations in a variety of sectors. It is known for its double extortion tactics: encrypting data and then stealing it and threatening to release it publicly if the ransom is not paid.

These are just some examples of notable ransomware attacks that have occurred in recent years. The threat of ransomware continues to be a significant concern for organizations and individuals, as attackers continue to use new and sophisticated methods to spread and execute attacks.

Ransomware attacks have been occurring for many years, but have become more prevalent in recent times. Some notable ransomware attacks include: WannaCry: This ransomware attack occurred in May 2017 and affected over 200,000 computers in 150 countries. It spread rapidly through a vulnerability in the Windows operating system and encrypted the files on infected machines,…