ransomware exploits
Ransomware exploits refer to the malicious tactics and techniques that cybercriminals employ to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems or networks, thereby gaining unauthorized access to encrypt and lock the victim's files or digital resources. This kind of attack aims to extort a ransom from the victim, generally in the form of cryptocurrency, in exchange for restoring access to the encrypted data.
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