What methods do ransomware attackers use to infect Windows computers?

Can a ransomware attack on one profile of a Windows PC spread to other local profiles or encrypt files on Google Drive accounts that were not open?

Why is ransomware becoming a preferred tool for cybercriminals, and what makes it so popular?

Have you ever encountered ransomware, and if so, how did you recover your data?

How could ransomware be introduced to and executed on a server?

Has anyone here experienced a ransomware attack? What lessons were learned from dealing with it?

What can be done to remove a ransomware variant like Cerber README.hta from an infected computer?

Is paying the ransom a good idea to recover files encrypted by ransomware, or are there better alternatives?

What steps can be taken to recover from ransomware attacks like “Kuub”? Are there specific tools that can help?