Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Ransomware Explained: Prevention and Response

Reviewed by the Fully Compliance editorial team. Last updated March 2026. Short answer: Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment for the decryption key, often while also threatening to publish stolen data. The FBI IC3 reported $59.6 million in adjusted ransomware losses in 2023, and the Ponemon Institute found

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Types of Cyber Attacks: Complete Guide

Reviewed by the Fully Compliance editorial team. Last updated March 2026. Short answer: Cyberattacks follow predictable patterns driven by economics, not random sophistication. Ransomware causes the most financial damage, phishing is the most common entry vector, and most attacks succeed by exploiting basic security gaps. The FBI IC3 reported $12.