2016: Year of the ransomware attacks
2016 will be remembered for many things, but for security experts the No. 1 story was ransomware, most prominently the virulent malware known as Locky.
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Lessons from the S.F. Transit ransomware attack
The San Francisco Transit ransomware attack is proof positive that we are not prepared for a full-scale cyber assault on transportation.
Social media footprints bring ransom demands to your door
Ransoc is your latest breed of ransomware which coerces you to pay up because downloaded torrents and child pornography are not to be joked about.
From bad to worse: Majority of IT pros expect ransomware uptick
Think ransomware is already rampant? Just wait. A majority of IT pros say it will get worse.
MarsJoke ransomware: Old tricks and new threats
MarsJoke is a new strain of ransomware that mixes old tricks with new threats, making it doubly dangerous.
Mamba ransomware: Is hard-disk encryption the next attack?
Mamba ransomware may be signalling a new vector of attack that IT pros must protect against. The new malware doesn't encrypt files, it encrypts an entire hard drive.
Ransomware: Get to no by just saying yes
There are several things you can do to prevent ransomware. But the biggest step you can take starts with three little letters: Y-e-s
CryLocker ransomware: double nightmare
CryLocker, a new strain of ransomware, brings double the pain to its victims. Not only does it encrypt data, but it can also effectively “doxx” the victim of the attack.
How ransomware became a tried and tested online business model
Ransomware is growing exponentially for one very scary reason: it works.
Shark ransomware: scam or legitimate threat? Or both?
Shark, a new variant in the Ransomware as a Service category, appears to have a brand-new pricing model. While it appears to be a legitimate threat to end users, it […]
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