What are the types of ransomware attacks?
Summary
Ransomware is a type of malware that cybercriminals use in different ways to extort money from victims, including crypto ransomware (which encrypts data), double extortion (which steals and threatens to leak data), locker ransomware (which blocks system access), and others. The source explains how different ransomware strains work and that crypto ransomware is the most common type because it combines encryption with pressure on victims to pay. Detection methods include behavior analysis (watching how files act suspiciously), signature-based detection (identifying known ransomware code patterns), heuristic analysis (finding new or modified threats), and deception technology (using fake files as bait to catch ransomware early).
Solution / Mitigation
A layered approach that includes behavior analysis, signature-based detection, heuristic analysis, and deception technology is described as 'the best way to defend against ransomware' to protect against both known and unknown threats.
Classification
Original source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/4128947/what-are-the-types-of-ransomware-attacks.html
First tracked: February 24, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%