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What does file-encrypting ransomware do before demanding payment?

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  1. Adds redundant disks
  2. Publishes a software patch
  3. Encrypts the organization's data

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References

  1. NIST IR 8374 Rev. 1 csrc.nist.gov/pubs/ir/8374/r1/final Checked 2026-10-10.

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