Ransomware: Are We Safe on the Web?

Ransomware is a modern type of malware that encrypts the files or folders on a targeted device while the attacker demand for certain amount money (ransom) to be paid. The unknown attacker(s) create(s) a hostage-like situation where the victim (user) is severely threatened with the risk of data loss and forced into a monetary negotiation. Jscholar is an open access publisher of peer reviewed journals and research articles, which are free to access, share and distribute for the advancement of scholarly communication.