Ransomware Attacks and Defense Against Them

Abstract

In this work, we focus on analyzing the current situation from the perspective of ransomware attacks. In the first part, we describe various types of ransomware and strive to provide a brief characterization of each. From the information gathered through the analysis of the issue, we present currently used software solutions and mention educational resources describing this type of attack, which can serve as a proper informational tool for those unfamiliar with the subject. With the knowledge acquired, we will create a set of preventive methods and procedures aimed at preventing the infection of information systems by ransomware. After implementing preventive solutions, we focus on detecting specific ransomware and on further obtaining information about their functionality and weaknesses based on the use of selected malware analysis methods. The knowledge obtained is then used to introduce measures to minimize their impacts.