Ransomware is a malicious software that allows a hacker to restrict access to an individual’s or company’s vital information and then demands some form of payment to lift the restriction. Over the past three years, ransomware has jumped into the spotlight of the cyber threat landscape. The FBI projects ransomware attacks to yield more than $1B in 2016.

Your organization’s success in defending against a ransomware attack is largely dependent on your level of preparation and the tools you deploy to monitor your systems to detect, respond to and neutralize suspicious activity.

There are 5 distinct phases of a ransomware attack. Understanding what happens at each phase and recognizing the indicators of compromises (IOCs) can increase your likelihood of successfully defending against - or at least mitigating the effect of - an attack. Download this infographic to learn more.