ransomware

Kurtis Minder is the middleman between hackers and companies with a lot to lose. He negotiates with the cybercriminals who hold entire businesses hostage for money.

CYBERWAR's Ben Makuch explains how to prevent the files on your computer from being held hostage by ransomware.

Ransomware, a form a malware that holds your computer data hostage, is proving that when it comes to stolen data, the victim is the ultimate customer.

An unprecedented global cyberattack continues to spread, and the ransom is escalating.