What Is Ransomware?

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This type of malicious attack encrypts some or all of the files on the victim's computer, then demands payment for the decryption key.

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It is worth noting that even if your AV gets rid of it, once it's done its thing, the damage is permanent - on crypto at least. Nobody is going to be able to get your data back, hence why it's important to keep a separated data backup from your main system.