### Comment:
Can you explain how ransomware works?

### REPLY:
Ransomware typically works by exploiting vulnerabilities in a victim's system to gain unauthorized access. Once inside, it encrypts the victim's files using strong encryption algorithms, rendering them inaccessible. The attacker then displays a ransom note, demanding payment in cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key. The ransomware may also threaten to leak or delete the files if the ransom is not paid within a specified time frame.