Attack Type: Malware/Ransomware

Malware and Ransomware attacks are designed to infect your system through things like fake invoices, password-protected attachments, or files disguised as routine business documents. Once opened, they quietly install malicious software that can steal data, encrypt files, or open the door for more serious threats.

You might see things like macro-enabled Office documents, HTML attachments, or ZIP files that require a password. These are tricks to get around email filters and convince you to interact. Once the malware runs, it can connect to attacker-controlled servers, spread across your network, and even bring in more payloads.

Ransomware is especially damaging. It locks up your files and demands a payment—usually in cryptocurrency—to get them back. Some attackers also steal data and threaten to leak it if the ransom isn’t paid, a tactic known as double extortion. The impact can be severe, including downtime, lost data, financial loss, and reputational damage.