We started our tryst with Ransomware when it started gaining prominence way back in 2012, however Ransomware has been around for almost a decade.
During the initial stages, Ransomware created the effect of awe and shock, unlike Trojans or Malwares or APTs, Ransomware made its presence known. The only differntiating factor was that the message was Loud and Clear - You have been infected.
