Ransomware: The growing threat in modern technology affecting systems worldwide
What is a Ransomware? A ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to files on your computer till the demanded sum of money or ransom is paid. Ransomware came into existence during the late 1980s or 90s and back then the payment had to be made with mail. In the modern days, the payment is to be made through digital currencies making it harder to trace the perpetrators. A ransomware typically employs the technique of encryption , denying the access of data to the user and then demands a ransom to decrypt them. The history of Ransomware The first ever ransomware attack was carried out in 1989 by Joseph Popp, known as the "AIDS Trojan" or "PC Cyborg". It used to encrypt only the file names and hide them on the hard drive. A message was displayed on the screen that the license of a certain piece of software had expired and the user had to pay 189$ via mail to "PC Cyborg" corporation to renew the license. However, any tech-sa