In the past twelve months, the word “ransomware” has popped up in countless headlines worldwide across both print and digital publications: The Wall Street Journal, the BBC, the New York Times. It is no longer just being discussed by CISOs and security professionals, but politicians, school administrators, and hospital directors. Words like Babuk and REvil have entered the everyday lexicon. This is a threat that seems almost inescapable, regardless of whether or not users occupy the cybersecurity or tech space – and it is having a direct impact on lives.
