Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom for their return.

Ransomware attacks are typically carried out using a Trojan disguised as a legitimate file that the user is tricked into downloading or opening when it arrives as an email attachment. However, one high …

Sep 25, 2025 · Ransomware is a form of malicious software that prevents computer users from accessing their data by encrypting it. Cybercriminals use it to ransom money from individuals or …

Ransomware is a type of malware that holds data and devices hostage until a ransom is paid.

Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption.

Jul 7, 2026 · In human-operated ransomware, a group of attackers use their collective intelligence to gain access to enterprise networks. The two main types of ransomware are crypto ransomware, …

4 days ago · Interlock ransomware targeted DC's public housing agency; Play posted five victims across four countries; Nova added three more in a multi-group batch.

3 hours ago · This page displays the 100 most recent victim disclosures attributed to ransomware groups, as detected by Ransomware.live. Our platform continuously monitors and scrapes …

Ransomware is a form of malware that locks the user out of their files or their device, then demands a payment to restore access. Ransomware attackers hit businesses, organizations, and individuals alike.

This guide is an update to the Joint Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Ransomware Guide released in September …