Many cybersecurity experts agree that nearly everyone is a target for ransomware, from small businesses to celebrities. Some of the popular targets of these attacks include:

Healthcare industry – Many hospitals and medical devices use outdated software that makes them relatively easy to breach. Hospitals are a favorite target for cybercriminals because they are critical institutions, as hospital officials are more likely to pay ransoms to avoid threatening patients’ lives.

Government agencies – Government agencies are prominent and have critical sensitive data. Therefore, these agencies are popular targets for ransomware attacks because they cannot afford to lose sensitive data.

Mobile Devices – Access to mobile payment, personal media files, and credentials to online services are common sensitive data found on many phones, making them a popular ransomware target.

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