Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 10 | Page 22

COMMENT ENSURING YOUR DATA IS NOT TAKEN HOSTAGE After slowing slightly in mid-2015, ransomware has overall regained its rapid growth rate. According to a report, total ransomware grew 116% year-over-year for the period ending March 31, writes Raj Samani, VP & CTO, EMEA, Intel Security. 22 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com