While ransomware is a serious problem, it is also one that can be handled with proper preparation. An organization that fully backs up its systems at regular intervals can usually avoid a payment simply by restoring files. Cyber crime is a world of constant adaptation and escalation, however, and there has been a dangerous mutation. The new DoppelPaymer ransomware doesn’t just lock up data, but also threatens to post the victim’s data to a public leaks site if the ransom isn’t paid.
Source: CPO Magazine
