The Ransomware Threat - Tracking the Digital Footprints

This course covers the evolving threat of ransomware and provides insights into prevention, containment, and detection strategies. Students will learn about the history of ransomware, prevention methodologies, containment techniques, and detection strategies through tracking digital footprints. The course teaches skills such as understanding different ransomware variants, geolocation tracking, analyzing file hashes, utilizing VirusTotal intelligence, and exploring related domains. The teaching method involves a walkthrough of the ransomware timeline and practical training scripts. This course is intended for individuals interested in cybersecurity, particularly those concerned with ransomware threats to businesses.