Did You Know?

Ransomware can lock up your files!

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a bad computer trick.

Why is it Bad?

It stops you from using your stuff.

What 2019 Baltimore Ransomware Attack Does

It locked many city computers.

People could not do their jobs.

City services were hard to get.

Bad guys asked for money to help.

Many people were very upset.

It taught us to be more safe.

More About 2019 Baltimore Ransomware Attack

In 2019, the city of Baltimore had a big problem. Bad people used ransomware to lock up their computers. This made it hard for the city to work. They could not help people like they should.

This attack shows us how we need to be careful online. If we are not safe, bad things can happen. We need to protect our computers and our info.

In the future, we can learn from this. We can make better rules to keep our computers safe. It is important to know how to stay safe online.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["2019 Baltimore Ransomware Attack"] --> B["Initial Infection"] B --> C["Encryption of Data"] C --> D["Demand for Ransom"] D --> E["City's Response"] E --> F["Restoration of Services"] F --> G["Lessons Learned"]

What Do These Words Mean?

ransomware:A type of software that locks your computer and demands money to unlock it.
attack:An attempt to harm or damage a computer system.
data:Information stored on a computer.
breach:When someone gets unauthorized access to information.
cybersecurity:Protection of computer systems from theft or damage.