Ransomware is a type of malicious software that, once infiltrated into a computer system, encrypts the victim's data and demands a ransom for its release. In essence, it holds the user's files hostage, often displaying a message on the screen that instructs the victim to pay a specified amount of money, usually in cryptocurrency, to obtain a decryption key. Failure to comply within a certain timeframe may result in permanent loss of data, and in some instances, the ransom amount may even increase over time. Ransomware attacks can target individual users or entire organizations, and they have been responsible for causing extensive damage, both financially and operationally, across various sectors. The severity and sophistication of these attacks have made ransomware a significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity.