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WHAT IS RANSOMWARE?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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He ransomware<\/strong> It is a malicious program that prevents access to certain parts or files of the infected system and demands a ransom in exchange for removing this restriction. Through the ransomware<\/strong>, The cybercriminal has the ability to encrypt the files on the infected computer, taking away the user's control over all stored data information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a malicious virus that demands a ransom from the user, whose computer is infected and who has been the victim of a cyberattack, to pay a ransom through bitcoins, that is, virtual currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He ransomware<\/strong> It disguises itself within a file or program, so that the user clicks, for example through an attractive email or through videos from pages of dubious origin or in updates of reliable systems and programs, in which they can also act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a malicious and intelligent virus, so it is not easy to attack, but it can be avoided by following a series of guidelines such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n