Understanding phishing: How a ransomware attack unfolds

Most people understand that ransomware involves malicious actors placing code on computers that, once triggered, locks systems and data. Some are even aware that encryption is involved, but few understand the step-by-step process behind how these attacks unfold.

This Understanding Phishing guide explains how ransomware attacks work and the role phishing plays in enabling them.

What’s inside this guide:

• The origins of ransomware
• How ransomware evolved from opportunistic attacks to strategic campaigns
• How to prevent ransomware from causing widespread organizational damage