Ransomware is a from of cyber attack (predominantly describing a type of malwareMalware is a general term that encompasses various types of ... More) in which data on a server or computer is encrypted by a threat actor. In order to unencrypt the data, threat actors demand a payment from the user. In ransomware attacks, threat actors are motivated by financial gain. Attacks are disseminated via infected applications, infected storage devices, compromised web applications and web pages, and malicious attachments.
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Symmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security Company. We safeguard data at scale, detect threats, ensure compliance & reduce AI risks, so you can Innovate with Confidence. Our Data Security Posture Management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale from the data out, providing organizations the ability to innovate with confidence. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it’s being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization’s data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through use of generative AI technologies.