What is Ransomware and How to stay safe

The Digital Kidnapping

Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts your files (photos, documents, databases) and demands payment to unlock them.

In 2024, the average ransom demand was $200,000. And paying does not guarantee you get your data back.

How it works

1. Infiltration: Via phishing email or software vulnerability.
2. Encryption: Silently locks files with military-grade encryption (AES-256).
3. Extortion: Displays a lock screen with a countdown timer.

DEFENDED's Ransomware Shield

We don't just block the malware. We protect the files. Our Rollback Technology monitors file changes. If a process tries to encrypt multiple files rapidly, DEFENDED:

1. Kills the process.
2. Restores the encrypted files from a protected local cache.
3. Alerts the user.

Prevention Tips

• Keep offline backups.
• Don't open suspicious attachments.
• Use an antivirus with behavior monitoring (like DEFENDED).