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(DENVER, CO) As the premier cyber investigative agency, the FBI works to keep Americans safe online. During 2022, FBI Denver will focus on cyber security issues impacting Colorado and Wyoming residents.

This month, ransomwarewhat it is and how to lessen the likelihood youll fall victimis our focus. Ransomware is malicious software that blocks access to a computer system or files until a ransom or monetary amount is paid.

The FBI Denver Division urges Colorado and Wyoming businesses to stay vigilant against bad actors by putting plans in place to protect their business from an increase in ransomware attacks. The FBI does not encourage paying a ransom to criminals, as it only serves to embolden these adversaries and fund their illicit activities. Paying a ransom does not guarantee that a victims files will be recovered.

Common techniques utilized by criminals to infect victims with ransomware include the following:

Recent ransomware attacks in Colorado and Wyoming have targeted health care providers, small businesses, and local water treatment facilities. To avoid a ransomware attack, follow these strategies:

If you or your business becomes a victim of a ransomware attack, notify the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov) or contact FBI Denver at 303-629-7171.

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FBI Denver Tech Tips: Protecting Against the Risk of Ransomware FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation