Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a victims files. The attacker then requests a ransom from the victim to give him / her access to the data once the payment is made. Costs can fluctuate between a few hundred dollars and thousands of dollars, payable to cyber thieves in Bitcoin. The malware has seen a decline the past year, but it has again escalated at the same pace. In this article, you will learn about how ransomware works to keep the organization protected.”]