Learn the Steps in a Ransomware Attack

Learn the anatomy of a ransomware attack so you can better protect yourself & your business.
Ransomware, or malware that encrypts critical files until a fee is paid, dominates security news headlines, so people think it's inevitable.
To help you understand how ransomware attacks work, let Guardian Digital teach you the anatomy of a ransomware attack.
Watch: Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack
Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack
Phase 1: Develop
Cybercriminals develop malicious software that encrypts target files until a ransom payment specified by the attacker is made.
Cybercriminals purchase ransomware on the Dark Web or use hosted ransomware services to avoid time-consuming commitments.
Phase 2: Deliver
Threat actors use phishing emails by often masquerading as a known or trusted individual or organization.
Phase 3: Demand
When opening the email’s attachment, the ransomware demands payment in untraceable Bitcoin in exchange for getting files back.
Phase 4: Collect
Many that fall victim to ransomware pay the ransom, but victims often never regain control of their systems, even once the ransom is paid.
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CyberSecurity Month
- Avoid Phishing Emails
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- Protect the Privacy of Your Email with TLS
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- Learn How To Identify Social Engineering Attacks
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- Familiarize Yourself with the Anatomy of a Whaling Attack
- Understand How Malware Attacks Work
- Learn the Steps in a Ransomware Attack
- Understand the Phases of a Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attack
- Know What Zero-Day Attack Is & How It Works
- Familiarize Yourself with the Phases of an Account Takeover (ATO) & Lateral Phishing Attack
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