Ransomware is considered to be one of the most dreadful cyberattacks. It is a type of malware that threatens to unleash confidential data or block access to personal information through encryption until a ransom is paid. According to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, US citizens registered  2,474 Ransomware incidents in 2020. It was a massive jump from the previous year with a 225% increase in the ransom demands. This has led to many organizations taking specific measures for ransomware prevention. The cost doubles if these prevention methods are not dependable. Businesses pay on security measures and spend on data recovery, increasing the costs. According to the Corvus Risk Insights Index report 2021, breach response costs take up to 52% of the overall expenses due to Ransomware attacks. So, there is no denying that organizations need robust prevention and protection methods to avoid such attacks.  So, here we are with a guide on different protection and prevention methods for such attacks. But, before we dive into the preventive measures, let us understand the anatomy of ransomware. Anatomy of a ransomware Every ransomware attack has six stages which include,  Campaign Infection Staging Scan Encrypt Payday Campaign stage It is a stage where attackers leverage campaigns to exploit target environments. They employ different methods to exploit web servers and remotely use websites for the attack. For example, attackers use emails as a weapon to launch ransomware attacks. It is sent to users in disguise to influence click action. Once the user clicks …

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