Ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It spreads through emails containing malicious attachments and has become widespread over the past few years. Businesses and organizations have appropriate tools and backup technologies to restore their lost data. However, educational institutes generally have fewer options for data recovery. The growing threat of ransomware isn’t something educational institutes

A 2019 report by The Beazley Group found that businesses that spend less on information security measures—typically small and medium-sized businesses—were at a higher risk of ransomware attacks. According to the report, the average ransomware demand in 2018 amounted to a shocking $116,000. Moreover, an analysis by Safety Detectives found that the average projected cost