Ransomware is malicious software used by hackers – and often sent via attachments in emails to gain access to an organisation’s or individual’s computer systems. The criminals then find and encrypt important or sensitive files and demand a ransom for them to be unlocked. The Guardian newspaper has come under a suspected ransomware attack which has affected its IT systems in the last 24 hours, with disruption to “behind the scenes services”. Staff have been told not to go into the office and to work from home. What is your take on ransom ware attacks during Covid-19 ?
