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The Rise of Ransomware: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Their Success

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Tristan Dostaler
Mar 27, 2023
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In recent years, ransomware has become an increasingly prevalent and dangerous cybersecurity threat. These malicious attacks involve encrypting a victim’s data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid9, often in cryptocurrency. But what makes ransomware so successful, and how has it evolved into one of the most feared forms of cybercrime?

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