Word of the day: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)by the pureversity team
| word: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) | pronunciation: Ran-suhm-wair Az-a Sur-vis | Definition :A criminal business model where cybercriminals sell or rent ransomware tools to other hackers who then launch their own attacks.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
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Ransomware-as-a-Service is like a franchise for cybercrime—criminals buy the tools and launch their own attacks
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Question & answer time :
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What percentage of ransomware attacks are linked to RaaS?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) :
1.RaaS lowers the skill barrier for cybercriminals.
2.Many ransomware groups operate like legitimate businesses.
3.Some RaaS operators offer customer support for victims who want to pay.
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Word of the day: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)by the pureversity team
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