Security News > 2021 > August > Why Is There A Surge In Ransomware Attacks?
2021-08-13 05:54
The U.S. is presently combating two pandemics-coronavirus and ransomware attacks.
Another contributing factor to the rise in ransomware attacks is the growing number of online users.
Attacks are likely to occur every two seconds as hackers refine their malware attacks and extortion practices.
Many hacking gangs are using ransomware and denial-of-service attacks for financial gains.
Aside from the increasing occurrence of ransomware attacks, the cost of the attacks is growing as well.
Ransomware attacks are rampant, due to their ease and profitability.
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