Protecting against Ransomware: A New Line of Research or Restating Classic Ideas?

Ransomware is a type of extortion-based attack that locks the victim's digital resources and requests money to release them. The recent resurgence of high-profile ransomware attacks, particularly in critical sectors such as the healthcare industry, has highlighted the pressing need for effective defenses. While users are always advised to have a reliable backup strategy, the growing number of payi...