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title: Guide to Modern Ransomware Attacks
description: Ransomware attacks on businesses are more frequent and hackers have turned this scam into a reliable business. In this guide, you will get valuable tips.
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# Guide to Preventing Modern Ransomware Attacks

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## Inside the Guide

Ransomware attacks on businesses have become more frequent and hackers have turned this scam into a reliable business. An average of 4,000 ransomware attacks occurred per day in 2016 and the average demand for payment has more than doubled from 2015 increasing to about $679 per incident. 

You will get learn about: 

- An Overview of Ransomware 
- New Types of Ransomware
- How To Prevent a Ransomware Attack

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