Ransomware is malicious software that blocks access to files on a device or a network until a cash ransom is paid. It can happen to any system in an instant, and both businesses and consumers have been attacked. In this interview, we discuss what ransomware is and how it gets on users’ devices, what consumers can do to protect themselves and what you need to do if you become the target of a ransomware attack.
Expert: Tim McKnight is Managing Partner of Total Technology Solutions, where he is responsible for all aspects of Total’s marketing and growth strategies. A 30-year IT professional, prior to joining Total in 2002 he was the President of The Computer Group Inc., an IT solutions provider focused on financial market data center and enterprise solutions.
