Ransomware: the most popular form of attack
Steve Mansfield-Devine · Computer Fraud & Security · 2017
Ransomware has been hitting the headlines in a big way just lately. The WannaCry and NotPetya campaigns really grabbed the general public's attention.1, 2 And while some of this response may have been down to misperception and hype, there are good reasons why ransomware has shot to the top of the list of threats facing individuals and organisations. In this interview, Chris Goettl, manager of product management, security at Ivanti, explains why there is increased awareness around ransomware and how these attacks are being mounted.