How hackers infect computers with ransomware
Bitdefender details typical gateways for extortion attacks and five ways small business hackers infect machines with ransomware: pirated software, phishing, supply chain, IoT, and tech support scams. Ransomware attacks are now commonplace. Most of the time, companies are targeted by the attackers, because this is where the big money beckons. But that doesn't mean that private users aren't safe. Cyber criminals rely on mass and continuous income from smaller amounts. Such attacks against consumers are increasing. The potential victims should therefore know the most important attack vectors. 5 Pathways of a Typical Ransomware Attack…