Know how to mitigate and handle ransomware attacks via the essential cybersecurity training in
this book so you can stop attacks before they happen. Learn the types of ransomware
distribution methods internal structure families (variants) defense strategies recovery
methods and legal issues related to reporting ransomware incidents to authorities and other
affected parties. This book also teaches you how to develop a ransomware incident response plan
to minimize ransomware damage and recover normal operations quickly. Ransomware is a category
of malware that can encrypt your computer and mobile device files until you pay a ransom to
unlock them. Ransomware attacks are considered the most prevalent cybersecurity threats
today-the number of new ransomware variants has grown 30-fold since 2015 and they currently
account for roughly 40% of all spam messages. Attacks have increased in occurrence from one
every 40 seconds to one every 14 seconds. Government and private corporations are targets.
Despite the security controls set by organizations to protect their digital assets ransomware
is still dominating the world of security and will continue to do so in the future. Ransomware
Revealed discusses the steps to follow if a ransomware infection occurs such as how to pay the
ransom through anonymous payment methods perform a backup and restore your affected files and
search online to find a decryption tool to unlock (decrypt) your files for free. Mitigation
steps are discussed in depth for both endpoint devices and network systems. What You Will Learn
Be aware of how ransomware infects your system Comprehend ransomware components in simple terms
Recognize the different types of ransomware families Identify the attack vectors employed by
ransomware to infect computer systems Know how to prevent ransomware attacks from successfully
comprising your system and network (i.e. mitigation strategies) Know what to do if a
successful ransomware infection takes place Understand how to pay the ransom as well as the
pros and cons of paying Set up a ransomware response plan to recover from such attacks Who This
Book Is ForThose who do not specialize in the cybersecurity field (but have adequate IT skills)
and want to fully understand the anatomy of ransomware threats. Although most of the book's
content will be understood by ordinary computer users it will also prove useful for
experienced IT users aiming to understand the ins and outs of ransomware threats without diving
deep into the technical jargon of the internal structure of ransomware.
