A ransomware attack is a type of malware attack that can lock our data, make us unable to access it, and infect our operating system. The files will be encrypted, and to decrypt them, a decryption key is required.
Ransomware is a kind of attack by hackers taking control of your PC, Server and then demanding payment. Hackers send some malicious software to the victim's machine which further encrypts the data stored on the victim’s systems.