Ransomware: Why you should take updates seriously
Ransomware is exactly what it sounds like: a virus that infects your computer, encrypts your files, and asks for payment to restore your files; effectively holding your information for ransom. This particular virus held information captive for roughly $300, if those infected didn’t pay up in 3 days, then the price doubled. If they still did not receive payment after 7 days, then the encrypted files were permanently deleted.
