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How to protect yourself from data stealing and ransom requests

What is ransomware?

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Nic Wright
28/04/2025 13:00 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Ransomware attacks pose an ever-increasing threat to businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. Cybercriminals are using evolving and sophisticated methods to infiltrate systems so they can then encrypt the data of the organization, business, or individual, essentially locking them out of their own devices. The victims must pay the ransom request to have their data returned to them.

One of the latest and most dangerous ransomware variants, Medusa, has already targeted hundreds of victims. Government agencies such as the FBI and CISA are warning against this threat and emphasizing the importance of proactive defense measures.

Curious about how you can stay safe from ransomware? Click through now.

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