Originally published by CXO REvolutionaries.Written by Ben Corll, CISO in Residence, Zscaler.Ransomware – malicious software that encrypts data until a ransom is paid for its return or is leaked without its owner’s consent – remains a persistent threat despite ongoing efforts to combat it. Even with the billions of dollars spent to defend against it, it remains a lucrative business for attackers. The Zscaler threat research team ThreatLabz tracked a nearly 40 percent rise in ransomware incide…
