With over seven years of experience as a freelance technology writer and reporter, Tim Keary has a range of experience breaking down complex technologies into simple and accessible content. His work ...

We’ll explain more about ransomware and ransomware attacks to help businesses better understand, prepare for and prevent ...

Ransomware is now a billion-dollar industry. But it wasn't always that large — nor was it the prevalent cybersecurity risk it is today. Dating back to the 1980s, ransomware is a form of malware used ...

In late 2019, a telemarketing company in the Little Rock, Arkansas, area fell prey to a crippling ransomware attack. The company employed about 300 people when hackers demanded payment to restore ...

Why it matters: Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use to encrypt data or lock a victim's system, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. The attackers typically demand ...

Dating back to the 1980s, ransomware is a form of malware used by cybercriminals to lock files on a person's computer and demand payment to unlock them. The technology — which officially turned 35 in ...