Rather than striking all at once, ransomware infiltrates your protections gradually and systematically.
Rather than striking all at once, ransomware infiltrates your protections gradually and systematically. Similar to a vessel overwhelmed with water, the assault commences discreetly, beneath the facade, displaying inconspicuous indicators that can be easily overlooked. Once the encryption process initiates, it becomes impossible to halt the inundation.
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.