Detection and Decryption of Ransomware
MS. M. Jayanthi, Alwin Ajay J, Kavya Vijayakumar, Surya Prakash G · 2023
The increasing threat of ransomware attacks is a concern for the entire online community. From software firms and universities to companies and organizations, everyone is trying to take proactive measures to protect themselves from such attacks. Governments around the world, including the United States, have issued warnings and issued guidelines to help users stay alert and take precautions. The problem of ransomware attacks is not limited to any particular country and even the most tech-savvy users can become victims. In India, the number of ransomware attacks has also been on the rise. This paper aims to provide a better understanding of the issue by combining research, personal experiences of a ransomware attack, and the use of cybersecurity tools. By illustrating the working of ransomware and presenting it graphically, society can be made more aware of the risk of a ransomware attack and take the necessary steps to prevent it.