Many different strains of Malwares, spywares, worms, and viruses infect computer systems these days and wreak havoc. Experts say that these new specimens are becoming more and more destructive. This is why businesses and organizations today should not hesitate in investing in sophisticate cyber security solutions.
Attacks can happen anytime to anyone through the use of any digital device. These viruses can be delivered through emails and webpages. Once clicked, they are activated and could infect all digital files, whether in the physical computer or the cloud. This is the first stage of the attack.
As digital files are being stored, processed, and transferred, the infection spreads all throughout the network. It will either temporarily or permanently destroy all critical files. Depending on the type of strain, cybercriminals may extort money from the users. In return, they will restore all encrypted files. Otherwise, they will permanently delete them. Either way, all files infected will still be difficult to restore.