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Ransomware
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anti-ransomwareIf not us, then who
According to Kaspersky Security Network, the number of corporate users attacked by cryзtors has increased almost sixfold — from 27,000 in 2014–2015 to 158,600 in 2015–2016.
cryptorsNo More Ransom
Good news, everyone! We have help for victims of Shade ransomware. Now you can decrypt the data without paying ransom.
Ask the expert: Jornt van der Wiel talks ransomware
How to protect yourself from ransomware? Are there any cross-platform cryptors? How much time does it take to catch a cybercriminal? Jornt van der Wiel discusses all of that and more
malwareRanscam doesn’t care if you pay the ransom
Ranscam deletes your files and then demands ransom to restore them, or it will delete them. Yes, in that order.
Satana: Ransomware from hell
New ransomware called Satana encrypts your files and blocks the operating system from booting.
Ded Cryptor: Greedy ransomware with open-source roots
Ded Cryptor ransomware is based on EDA2 — an open-source cryptor. EDA2 was created for educational purposes, but then things went horribly wrong.
Ransomware on mobile devices: knock-knock-block
Mobile ransomware is on the rise. We discuss the most popular ransomware families, speculate on some statistics, and suggest the best means of protection.
Ransomware’s history and evolution in facts and figures
Where ransomware originates, how blockers evolve into cryptors, and why this type of malware is cybercriminals’ favorite tool.
encryptionGetting sick is doubly dangerous: Medical equipment is vulnerable to hackers
Hacked medical equipment can cost patients a lot — their health or even their lives.
Cryptors: emergency measures to save business data
Theoretically, every business should have already learned how to protect itself against ransomware. Actually it’s not the case.
ZCryptor: The conqueror worm
Zcryptor is a hybrid, part ransomware and part worm. It encrypts files and copies itself onto external media.
Multipurpose malware: Sometimes Trojans come in threes
Ransomware is a tough nut to crack — and while it’s distracting you by encrypting your files, it may also be turning your computer into a zombie.
Hospital learns the hard way why you don’t pay ransomware crooks
Hospital pays ransomware ransom, does not get files back.
How educated are we on ransomware?
A look at recent survey results on awareness of ransomware in North America.
Kaspersky free decryptor for TeslaCrypt victims
Kaspersky Lab RakhniDecryptor utility updated to help decrypt files encrypted by previously invincible versions of TeslaCrypt.
TeslaCrypt has gone away, ransomware problem hasn’t
In a highly surprising move, the notorious Teslacrypt authors have wrapped up their operation and released the ransomware’s master key.
Bye-bye, TeslaCrypt: Grand finale
All files encrypted with TeslaCrypt ransomware can now be decrypted … thanks to its creators
Mischa: a friend for Petya and yet more ransomware for the rest of the world
The Petya ransomware installer now includes another ransomware called Mischa that complements it.