Malware News What Is Extortionware and How Does It Differ From Ransomware?

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Malware comes in many different forms. One particularly concerning example is extortionware, a term that covers numerous types of cyberattack software.

But you might be more familiar with ransomware. Extortionware and ransomware are related but different. Nonetheless, both are something you need to be wary of. Here’s what extortionware is, how it differs from ransomware, and how you can protect yourself from it.

Key Takeaways

• Extortionware is malware used to extort victims, stealing sensitive data for threats.
• Extortionware includes ransomware, sextortion, doxing, and DDoS attacks.
• Protect yourself by securing passwords, beware of phishing, use VPNs, and trust only secure sites.

What Is Extortionware and How Does It Differ From Ransomware?

Malware used to extort material from victims can be considered extortionware. So what's the difference between that and ransomware?

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