🛡️ Ransomware Defense: Strategies for Prevention and Recovery Ransomware is a form of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files or systems, then demands a ransom payment to restore access. It poses one of the most significant cybersecurity threats to individuals, businesses, and government agencies today. 🚨 How Ransomware Works Infection Vector Usually delivered via phishing emails, malicious links, infected attachments, drive-by downloads, or remote desktop exploits. Payload Execution Once inside the system, it encrypts files or locks systems. Ransom Demand Victim receives a message demanding payment (often in cryptocurrency) to receive the decryption key. Threat of Data Exposure Many modern variants (double extortion) threaten to leak stolen data if the ransom isn’t paid. ✅ Key Strategies for Ransomware Defense 1. Prevention: First Line of Defense Area Best Practices User Training Regular phishing simulations and cybersecurity awareness programs Em...