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Ransomware: How it starts via email & how to prevent it

Ransomware is becoming an increasing worry for security leaders as it targets more enterprises and causes more damage. Unless Ransomware is stopped before reaching end users, it will continue to cause severe financial losses and reputational damage—and continue to pad the pockets of cybercriminals.

Read the CISO Guide to Ransomware to learn:

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