Maze ransomware

News: Cognizant, an IT services provider, has said that it has faced a Maze ransomware attack that has caused disruptions to its clients.

Facts:

• Ransomware:It is a type of malicious program used by hackers to take control of files in an infected system and then demand hefty payments to recover them. 
• The Maze ransomware was discovered in 2019 and has since increased its presence.

Additional Facts:

• Malware (malicious software): It refers to any kind of software that is designed to cause damage to a single computer, server or computer network.
• Spyware: It is a malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge
• Trojan horse: It is a malware that disguises itself as a normal file or program to trick users into downloading and installing malware.
• Virus: It is malware that is capable of copying itself and spreading to other computers.