Given the current state of malware, please analyze how and why ransomware is rising to the top of the malware chain. Research the recent outbreaks of ransomware and explain how this could threaten Saudi organizations, personal systems, etc. and disclose methods of ingress into systems as well as methods of countering the threat.

DISCUSSION ESSAY

Read the following article from Dan Goodin in preparation for the assignment: Tuesday’s Massive Ransomware Outbreak Was, In Fact, Something Much Worse.

Given the current state of malware, please analyze how and why ransomware is rising to the top of the malware chain. Research the recent outbreaks of ransomware and explain how this could threaten Saudi organizations, personal systems, etc. and disclose methods of ingress into systems as well as methods of countering the threat.

Your paper is required to be 5 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages, and should cite at least one scholarly resource other than the course materials. It should follow APA style guidelines, as appropriate.