OWASP Anti-Ransomware Guide Project

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Contributors

The OWASP Anti-Ransomware Guide project is developed by a worldwide team of volunteers.

The first contributors to the project were:

• Christopher M Frenz
• Christian Diaz

Involvement in the development and promotion of OWASP Anti-Ransomware Guide Project is actively encouraged! You do not have to be a security expert in order to contribute. Some of the ways you can help:

   Suggest Additional Security Controls
   Proof Reading
   Graphic Design
   Educate local communities

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