Worrying new trends show that ransomware attacks have become more destructive, widespread, and have impacted a variety of organizations and individuals. High-profile incidents have proven that even critical infrastructures are not safe. To prevent and protect against such attacks, organizations must take a proactive measure to detect and prevent malicious actors. [[1](https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/ransomware-during-covid-19.html), [2](https://gizmodo.com/ransomware-hunting-team-excerpt-cybercrime-hackers-1849655026), [3](https://www.enisa.europa.eu/publications/enisa-threat-landscape-for-ransomware-attacks/@@download/fullReport)]
Threats, data breaches, hacking incidents, and measures to protect personal information and digital assets.
The emergence of decentralized financial systems built on blockchain, such as lending platforms, decentralized exchanges, yield farming, and liquidity pools, is transforming the world of finance. [[1](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/defi)] DeFi, or decentralized finance, is ushering in a new era of openness and trust-less transactions. [[2](https://www.investopedia.com/decentralized-finance-defi-5113835)] Through this new technology, users can access a wide array of financial services and products without relying on determined authorities. [[3](https://www.fastcompany.com/90662877/decentralized-finance-defi-risks-and-rewards)]
