{"id":6319,"date":"2017-01-23T15:50:20","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T23:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2017\/01\/23\/news-157\/"},"modified":"2017-01-23T15:50:20","modified_gmt":"2017-01-23T23:50:20","slug":"news-157","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2017\/01\/23\/news-157\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5Ws and 1H of Ransomware"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the past three months, we have seen ransomware<\/a> hop its way across globe. Majority of the ransomware incidents are found in the United States, then Italy, and Canada.<\/p>\n

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The prevalence of large-scale ransomware incidents led the United States and Canadian governments to issue a joint statement<\/a> about ransomware.\u00a0Due to the global ransomware incidents, the Swiss government along with some industry players will also hold the Ransomware InfoDay<\/a> today, May 19, 2016, as part of the ransomware awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n

The following table shows the top 20 countries where ransomware is most prevalent.<\/p>\n

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This blog answers the frequently asked questions (who, what, where, when, why, and how) about a malware with an effect so tangible that it manages to lock your files, extort money from you, and disrupt important public and private operations.<\/p>\n

Case in point: RANSOMWARE<\/p>\n

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Whom does it affect?<\/h2>\n

You! Do you use any mobile devices, PC, laptop, or the internet for surfing, emailing, working, or shopping online?\"Who<\/a><\/p>\n

If yes, then you are a potential ransomware victim. Ensure that\u00a0precautionary measures are taken, see the Prevention section for details.<\/p>\n

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What is ransomware?<\/h2>\n

Ransomware is a malware that stealthily gets installed\"What<\/a> in your PC or mobile device and holds your files or operating system functions for ransom. It restricts you from using your PC or mobile device, and fromaccessing your files (files are sometimes locked or encrypted), unless you pay the ransom (in exchange for file decryption).<\/p>\n

Paying the ransom (either through credit card or Bitcoins) however, does not guarantee that you’ll get your files back. Prevention is still way better than allowing yourself to be infected and then trying to find a cure. See our Ransomware<\/a> page for details.<\/p>\n

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What does a ransomware attack look like?<\/h2>\n

Ransomware targets your pictures, documents, files, and data that are personally invaluable.<\/p>\n

You can tell that you are under attack when you see any of the following:<\/p>\n