Ransomware Doesn't Need to Lock Your Files Anymore — Here's Why That's Terrifying

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/ransomware-doesnt-need-to-lock-your-files-anymore-heres-why-thats-terrifying. Ransomware is evolving from "lock your files and demand payment" to "steal everything and threaten to leak it." Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity. You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #ransomware, #infosec, #hacking, #data-breach, #cybersecurity-threats, #crypto-threats, #internet-threats, and more. This story was written by: @anjali002. Learn more about this writer by checking @anjali002's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Ransomware is evolving from "lock your files and demand payment" to "steal everything and threaten to leak it." About 50% of attacks now skip encryption entirely. Payments are declining, but the damage is worse than ever.