Ransomware Attacks On The Rise As Hackers Prey On Consumer Information

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When it comes to spreading disruption, hackers who use ransomware are a growth industry.
“The reason it’s become so popular is because it’s relatively easy for criminals to do,” said Chris Novak, with Verizon’s Global Investigations.
All it takes is someone on the payroll to open the wrong e-mail or attachment, locking up all of the computer’s information.
“The only way to gain access is if somebody provides you with an encryption