2. Ransomware: Digital Extortion

Imagine waking up to find your files encrypted, with a ransom note demanding cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key. Ransomware, like the notorious WannaCry attack, preys on individuals, businesses, and even hospitals. The choice: pay up or lose your data forever.

The fear and panic that sets in when faced with a ransomware attack can be overwhelming. Not only is there the financial cost of paying the ransom, but there is also the risk that even if you do pay, the attackers may not actually provide the decryption key. And even if they do provide the key, there is no guarantee that all of your files will be recovered without any corruption.