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The History of Malware: A Primer on the Evolution of Cyber Threats

IBM Big Data Hub

Virtually every modern cyberattack involves some type of malware. Ransomware: One of the most dangerous types of malware, ransomware attacks take control of critical computer systems or sensitive data, locking users out and requiring exorbitant ransoms in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin in exchange for regained access.