Security Awareness Training Will Prevent Ransomware | Huntress

This article explains the growing ransomware threat using the WannaCry outbreak and the 1989 AIDS Trojan as background, emphasizing that ransomware is a major, evolving cybercrime. It recommends proactive defenses—especially security awareness training for employees—plus practical recovery options such as verified backups, cautious consideration of ransom payment (not recommended), use of decryption resources when available, and, as a last resort, re-imaging systems.