More than 300 organizations in critical infrastructure, including the medical, tech, and manufacturing sectors, have been victimized by a ransomware threat known as Medusa, which demands payment to decrypt stolen data and avoid its public release.

Cybersecurity officials released a joint advisory with the FBI warning against the increasing threat of Medusa ransomware.

The Medusa ransomware cyberattacks are a growing scheme with hundreds of victims. Here's how to protect yourself and your data.