Ransomware is 35 years old and now a billion-dollar problem. Here's how it could evolve
As the ransomware industry evolves, experts are predicting hackers will only continue to find more and more ways of using the technology to exploit businesses and individuals.Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao | Moment | Getty ImagesRansomware is now a billion-dollar industry. But it wasn't always that large — nor was it a prevalent cybersecurity risk like it is today.Dating back to the 1980s, ransomware is a form of malware used by cybercriminals to lock files on a person's computer and demand payment to u...
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