{"id":4370,"date":"2025-12-15T08:34:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T07:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=4370"},"modified":"2025-12-15T08:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T07:34:58","slug":"what-is-a-ransomware-attack-and-how-to-anticipate-it-with-advanced-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/what-is-a-ransomware-attack-and-how-to-anticipate-it-with-advanced-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a ransomware attack, and how to anticipate it with advanced monitoring

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Most organizations and, increasingly, individuals have heard of<\/span> ransomware attacks.<\/b> Still, few people really know what it entails, how it originates, and, above all, how to anticipate it before it causes real harm.<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent years, incidents of this kind have become much more sophisticated and insidious. They don’t usually begin with an alarming on-screen message, but with subtle signs that go unnoticed until it’s too late. <\/span><\/p>\n

Before we get into the subject, it is worth remembering that<\/span> traditional prevention is no longer an option,<\/b> especially as automated attacks proliferate and cybercriminals exploit any oversight.<\/span><\/p>\n

For individual users,<\/span> Enthec offers Qondar,<\/b> a customized cyber-monitoring tool that detects early warning signs, data leaks, and suspicious activity that may indicate an attack on your<\/span> digital identity.<\/span><\/a>. It’s a continuous service that alerts you when something requires your attention, preventing a minor incident from escalating into a serious <\/span>security breach<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are an individual and want to know whether your information is circulating where it shouldn’t be, Qondar can help you start today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What exactly is a ransomware attack?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A ransomware attack is a type of cyberattack in which malware encrypts system files or locks the victim’s device, demanding a <\/span>ransom for their release.<\/b>. The worrying aspect is that it’s not just about “kidnapping” data; many current variants also <\/span>steal data before encrypting it and<\/b> threaten to leak it if the ransom isn’t paid publicly.<\/p>\n

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Most common types of ransomware<\/b><\/h3>\n

There are several<\/span> types of ransomware<\/b>, and knowing them helps to understand the risk better:<\/span><\/p>\n