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This week, we’re looking at ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that locks a computer or network system and all of its data until a ransom is paid to unlock it.  

The Overview 

IBM – What is Ransomware? 

IBM documents the types of ransomware and how it infects a system or device. 

PCMag – The Best Ransomware Protection for 2023 

Ransomware protection can stop attacks from destroying information. PCMag highlights some of the best antivirus protection available. 

Statista – Annual Number of Ransomware Attempts Worldwide from 2017 to 2022 

According to Statista, there were 493.33 million ransomware attempts detected worldwide in 2022. 

The Canadian Connection 

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security – The centre says ransomware is the most common cyber threat facing Canadians. 

CBC – It's Time for Companies to Double Down on Cybersecurity Measures as Ransomware Attacks Rise 

Financial Post - Safety Net: Increasingly Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks Leave Companies, Lawyers Scrambling to Keep Up 

The legal environment of responding to ransomware is new, uncertain and evolving. 

Media Covering Cybersecurity 

Cybercrime Magazine – Cybercrime Magazine site is operated by Cybersecurity Ventures, a researcher on the global cyber economy and a source of statistics and facts on cybersecurity. 

The Hacker News – The Hacker News platform reports on the latest cybercrime events. 

Infosecurity Magazine – The online magazine offers information on computer and online security and other topics around cyber safety. 

Security Magazine – This site offers news and information on physical and online security, including training strategies. 

Overtime  

If you’ve got more than 30 minutes, these are for you: 

YouTube -  Ransomware Attacks Threaten Canada's National Security 

Ransomware attacks now constitute the most disruptive form of cyberattack facing Canada.