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What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to a computer system or data until a sum of money is paid. In the Middle East, criminal groups are using it to target businesses, demanding payments to restore access to their critical information and systems, as highlighted by the sharp increase in attacks.

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