02/09/2026
Ransomware Reality Check:
How it typically happens:
1. Email arrives looking legitimate
2. Someone clicks attachment or link
3. Ransomware downloads silently
4. Spreads through your network
5. Activates (usually overnight or on weekends)
6. Everything's locked
Total time from click to catastrophe: Hours, sometimes minutes.
Prevention > hoping for the best.
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