Ransomware: A Modern Danger
Ransomware is a dangerous cyber attack that is increasing today. In this attack hackers block all the files on a computer or a network. Then they ask for money to return the information. This is a big problem for hospitals and banks because they cannot work without their data, the systems engineers use backups and special software to prevent these attacks, understanding how to protect data from ransomware is one of the most important jobs for engineers in 2026.
What Is Ransomware? | IBM
Ransomware is a type of malware that holds data and devices hostage until a ransom is paid.

