Recently, the Internet has been overrun with ransomware - software designed to take advantage of users by encrypting their data and holding the keys for ransom. In this post, we will use the concepts of access and authorization to assess this malware and better understand why it was so successful.
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Understanding Ransomware, Such as WannaCrypt, and their Origins and Evolution
WannaCrypt has been all over the news lately, discussing its impact and repeating details from cybersecurity analysts. In this post, we look at ransomware and its origins to gain a better understanding of WannaCrypt.
