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What is the difference between ransomware and crypto-malware?
What is the difference between ransomware and crypto-malware?
KimonoGlory
Thu Feb 27 2025
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I've heard about ransomware and crypto-malware, but I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. Can someone explain the distinction between ransomware and crypto-malware?
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CosmicDreamWhisper
Sat Mar 01 2025
Ransomware continues to be a highly lucrative strategy for cybercriminals.
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GliderPulse
Sat Mar 01 2025
It runs silently in the background of a user’s system, without their knowledge or consent.
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Nicola
Sat Mar 01 2025
In the year 2022, the average ransom payment amounted to a staggering $4.7 million.
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DavidLee
Sat Mar 01 2025
This highlights the severe financial impact that ransomware attacks can have on victims.
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Daniela
Sat Mar 01 2025
Crypto-malware operates in a stealthy manner, evading detection by users.
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