{"id":8633,"date":"2026-05-28T23:40:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&p=8633"},"modified":"2026-06-10T00:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:10:16","slug":"what-is-ransomware-and-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-ransomware-and-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Ransomware and How Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that prevents users from accessing their files, systems, or data until a ransom payment is made. It is one of the most serious cybersecurity threats facing individuals, businesses, and organizations today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ransomware attacks can lead to data loss, service interruptions, financial damage, and reputational harm. Understanding how ransomware works is the first step toward protecting yourself against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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