Introduction Ransomware has evolved from a disruptive nuisance to a sophisticated cyber threat capable of crippling businesses. What was once a single extortion tactic—locking a company’s files and demanding payment for their release—has now become a dual threat. Attackers not only lock access to critical systems but also steal sensitive data, threatening to expose it unless a ransom is paid. This double extortion strategy has left businesses scrambling for ways to mitigate the fallout of such breaches. While traditional cybersecurity measures like firewalls, anti-malware software, and incident response plans remain essential, encryption stands out as one of the most effective ways to reduce the impact of...