It only takes one innocent click for your database to get infected by ransomware. Once it is infected, the virus will start to encrypt the data and cybercriminals will demand ransom money in exchange for releasing data.
The whole process of a ransomware attack consists of at least six major components:
1. PHISHING: Meticulous entity will send you a phishing email.
2. RECEIVING: If you click on the link of a phishing email, the malware will exploit your device and begin its execution.
3. CONTROLLING: The malware will then gain control of your public key, accounts, and passwords.
4. ENCRYPTING: your files get encrypted and the screen displays the ransomware warning.
5. EXTORTING: you will be demanded to pay a ransom in order to retrieve the stolen files.
6. DECRYPTING: After the ransom is paid, you might or might not receive a private key, which is required for the decryption of your stolen files.
