Ransomware

Ransomware’s sister threats are a different form of cyber crime called cyber blackmail or cyber extortion. Blackmail doesn’t necessarily involve sophisticated technology. But ransomware and cyber extortion typically do. While these two types of malware share common themes, they also differ in key respects. What’s the difference between ransomware and extortionware? And what can you do to prevent your company from becoming a victim of cyber crime?