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Ransomware attacks have been the most terrifying forms of cyberattacks<\/a>, and it is not limited to certain countries. Some of the developed countries like the US and the UK have also registered sizable losses due to ransomware attacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we dig deep into resources available online in the form of credible reports, cyber institutes reports, and various other academic research papers. With the numbers related to ransomware, here, we are trying to paint a picture of things that might shape up with regards to ransomware in the year 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Ransomware? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ransomware is a type of malware that locks out the system and does not allow the users to access files in the drive until they pay a certain amount. So, how does this malware enter your system? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At some point, you might have received a mail claiming that you have won a lucky draw coupon or a lottery. These mails are generally veiled with other important mails. Thus, you invariably end up clicking on the spam link, and malware gets entry to your computer system. These attacks can happen both at an individual level or on a larger scale mainly targeting the big corporates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistics regarding vulnerable industries <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this section, we look at historical & current data to see how the industries are being targeted through ransomware attacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Institute<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n