Understanding Ransomware: How Attacks Work & How to Defend

Ransomware encrypts critical data and demands payment. Common vectors include phishing, exposed RDP, and compromised credentials. Prevention focuses on backups, patching, and least-privilege access.

Defense checklist

• Regular, tested backups stored offline
• Patch promptly and use endpoint protection
• Limit RDP exposure and enforce MFA
• Network segmentation and least privilege