Ransomware RFP Guide

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and requires payment of a ransom in return for restoring access to your data. There’s no guarantee that a perpetrator will honor the terms of the ransom, however, so preventing ransomware through cybersecurity best practices and routine snapshots is your best option.

Like all malware, ransomware must be downloaded onto your machine or network for it to gain access to your data. The most common way to contract ransomware is through a downloadable attachment delivered via a phishing email, but thumb drives, compromised apps, and infected websites are also viable attack vectors.