Can ransomware affect databases?

Can ransomware infect a database?

Similarly to any other computer virus, ransomware will spread through phishing emails, infected websites and physical media such as USB drivers. If your computer gets infected it may spread to all network resources that your account has access to.

Can a virus infect a database?

Malware infecting a database server can be a serious problem. The result may be loss of data, loss of access to the database, or loss of control of the database server's hardware. Protection against malware is typically provided by “virus protection” software running on firewalls and the servers themselves.

What does ransomware do to your data?

Ransomware is a malware designed to deny a user or organization access to files on their computer. By encrypting these files and demanding a ransom payment for the decryption key, cyberattackers place organizations in a position where paying the ransom is the easiest and cheapest way to regain access to their files.

Does ransomware destroy data?

Data wiping ransomware attacks In the last quarter of 2020, Coveware received an increasing number of reports about entire clusters of servers and data shares being wiped out in ransomware attacks. Typically, ransomware attacks target backup systems and encrypt high-value machines.