Ransomware Attacks Are Rising: 3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in June
Ransomware attacks, which lock up systems and force victims to pay ransoms to save their data, have skyrocketed over the past decade. The rise of cryptocurrencies, which enable hackers to anonymously accept payments, is often linked to aggressive attacks.
The number of global ransomware attacks rose more than 150% last year, according to the cybersecurity firm Group-IB, as remote work and online learning during the pandemic presented new opportunities for hackers.
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