How Does Ransomware Spread Through a Network?
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Ransomware can spread through a network in several ways. It can be spread via an email with a malicious attachment or link, through a malicious website, or through a malicious file or program that is downloaded from an untrusted source. Once ransomware is on a system, it can then spread to other computers on the same network by exploiting vulnerabilities in the network or by brute force attacks which use automated scripts to guess passwords. In addition, some ransomware can spread through a network using the “worm” tactic, which is when the ransomware code is modified to allow it to replicate itself across multiple systems.