2 Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing data on the computer until a ransom is paid. Here's a look at how malware and ransomware work and what people can do if they fall victim to attacks. In most cases, the software infects computers through links or attachments in malicious messages known as phishing emails. Most attackers demand between $300 and $500 to remove the malicious ransomware; the price can double if the amount isn't paid within 24 hours. Microsoft has released software patches for the security holes, although not everyone has installed those updates.

Source: India Today May 13, 2017 11:15 UTC