How did hackers initially develop ransomware, and what has fueled its evolution into a major cybersecurity threat?
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How did hackers initially develop ransomware, and what has fueled its evolution into a major cybersecurity threat?
Hackers initially developed ransomware as a means to extort money from individuals and organizations by encrypting their data and demanding payment for its release. Ransomware has evolved into a major cybersecurity threat due to several factors, including the potential for large financial gains, the anonymity provided by cryptocurrencies for payments, the widespread availability of hacking tools and ransomware kits on the dark web, and the increasing use of phishing emails and social engineering tactics to distribute ransomware to a larger audience.