👉 In cryptography and computer science, a ransomware attack can be defined as an unauthorized access to a system or data that requires payment in exchange for decryption of a file. This type of attack is usually used by malicious actors who want to steal sensitive information from infected systems. Ransomware attacks are often successful because they are not detected until the victim has already paid for decryption, which makes it difficult for them to recover their files and personal data without paying ransom. The attacker can then use this opportunity to
