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title: The Business Guide to Ransomware
description: Ransomware is a type of cyberattack that is used to extort money from businesses for the recovery of sensitive information.
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# [The Business Guide to Ransomware](https://www.ntiva.com/news/business-guide-to-ransomware)

 Written by [Ntiva](https://www.ntiva.com/news/author/ntvia) | Jul 12, 2017 4:36:35 PM

This technically detailed guide will help you understand the specifics behind ransomware attacks, as well as best practices to keep your business protected from attacks.

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