What is Doxware and How Does it Differ from Ransomware?

User protects data against doxware attack on the device.

Doxware takes ransomware to the next, most lucrative level. Doxware takes a different approach from ransomware in that these attackers do not intend to give your data back to you after complying with payment. Not only does an attacker hold your valuable data up for a hefty price, but they also threaten to release it to risky third-party sites.