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Who’s Behind the WannaCry Ransomware Attacks?
In the wake of the WannaCry ransomware attacks, which shook the world of cybersecurity on Friday, experts are scrambling to figure out the details and take preventive measures against further propagation.
Are you ready for the next ransomware attack?
Top 5 Tips to Avoid Ransomware Attack #NoWeDontWannaCry On Saturday, cybercriminals managed to infect businesses from more than one hundred and fifty countries with malicious…
Ransomware Cyber-Insurance: a Rising Trend in Businesses
Taking out cyber-insurance policies for ransomware appears to be on the rise for businesses, although it is still unclear how the trend will develop.
Charger, the Most Costly Ransomware to Smartphone Users
A recently discovered ransomware that goes by the name of Charger infects devices via a power saver app, then proceeds to demand the highest ransom for smartphones we’ve seen so far.
When Ransomware Comes Knocking at Your Door… or Locks it
Guests at a luxury hotel in Austria were left stranded outside of their rooms after a ransomware attack that overrode electronic key systems, underscoring the way that these kinds of attacks are evolving to become more profitable.
A New Ransomware Is Testing Our Morality
A recent indie horror film called It Follows explores an interesting moral grey area. In that film a shape-shifting creature slowly but unstoppably chases a…
Spora, a Sophisticated New Ransomware, Detected in January
A new ransomware called Spora initially avoided detection by 53 different security solutions because of a lack of signature.