Cybercrime is evolving fast, with the deployment of ransomware leading to high-profile breaches in recent years such as WannaCry and Petya. These attacks act as encouragement for hackers, and as a warning for companies across the globe.
This whitepaper offers a complete guide to ransomware attacks, asking if they really work, if you should pay, and best practices to stay vigilant.
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