Ransomware is everywhere, but even black hats make mistakes

Ransomware is everywhere. At least that might be the impression left by a seemingly endless stream of news reports on recent cyberattacks. Well, there were several (good) reasons why criminals have made it all the way to the front page.

First, the targets they’ve chosen for their malevolent activities. Such as hospitals on both coasts of the US, which were unable to protect patient data. People’s lives and health being put at risk has forced some facilities to pay thousands of dollars to cybercriminals.

Ransomware is everywhere, but even black hats make mistakes