Ransomware

The ransomware targets removable and network drives and has the ability to spread on its own.

India Ashok Jun 03, 2016

Cybersecurity researchers have found ransomware modified to send DDoS attacks from infected PCs.

Mary-Ann Russon May 23, 2016

A hacker claiming to be aligned with Anonymous has reportedly compromised data from Turkish hospitals.

Jason Murdock May 19, 2016

Ransomware developers offer apology for holding countless computers to ransom with TeslaCrypt.

Jason Murdock May 19, 2016

The malware developers behind Jigsaw have rebranded - and its extremely NSFW.

Jason Murdock May 12, 2016

A new ransomware strain offers 3 years of free tech support and promises to donate earnings to charity.

Mary-Ann Russon May 04, 2016

The Board of Water and Light (BWL) in the state of Michigan is the latest victim in the ransomware epidemic.

Jason Murdock May 03, 2016

New crypto-ransomware uncovered by AVG malware analyst accepts Amazon Gift Cards as payment.

India Ashok Apr 29, 2016

If you try to reboot your computer, Jigsaw crypto-ransomware will delete 1,000 additional files.

Mary-Ann Russon Apr 14, 2016

Around 288 of the Netherlands' most popular websites have been affected by the malicious advertising campaign.

India Ashok Apr 13, 2016

Computer-locking crypto-ransomware foiled by programmer who uploaded decryption tool to GitHub.

Jason Murdock Apr 12, 2016

School district encountered three separate ransomware incidents over the past two months.

Jason Murdock Apr 08, 2016

Rightscorp appears optimistic that it can convince ISPs to join its plans to combat P2P piracy online.

Jason Murdock Apr 05, 2016

Crypto-ransomware vaccine is free and designed to prevent Locky, CTB-Locker, CryptoWall and TeslaCrypt.

Mary-Ann Russon Mar 31, 2016

Security experts claim the ransom note is almost identical to a new form of ransomware known as SamSam.

Jason Murdock Mar 31, 2016

The NHS may soon feel the effects of the rise in cybercrime, security experts have warned.

Jason Murdock Mar 23, 2016

Talos says that TeslaCrypt 3 cannot be defused, so victims will need to pay bitcoin to get their files back.

Mary-Ann Russon Mar 18, 2016

The malicious ads attempt to install ransomware and other malware on unsuspecting visitors.

Agamoni Ghosh Mar 16, 2016

Locky started spreading macros for Microsoft Word but has switched to using Javascript-based attachments.

Jason Murdock Mar 10, 2016

Trend Micro says Angler exploit kit, crypto ransomware, Dridex and IoT attacks are key takeaways from 2015.

Mary-Ann Russon Mar 08, 2016

Windows-based programme is so effective that experts claim there's no way of decrypting the files for free.

Jason Murdock Mar 04, 2016

Police regain control of encryption key after having to stump up just £320 to the cyber criminals.

Jason Murdock Mar 01, 2016

Hackers claiming responsibility for holding LA hospital to ransom in cyber attack mock US over the decision to pay up.

James Billington Feb 29, 2016

Has the Hollywood hack sent a message to cybercriminals that hospitals are an easy target?

Jason Murdock Feb 25, 2016

Xbot uses a method of attack called 'activity hijacking' to mirror legitimate applications.

Jason Murdock Feb 19, 2016

Bitcoin payment was quickest way to return to normal from chilling healthcare hack, says official.

Mary Papenfuss Feb 18, 2016

As cyberattacks are reported around the world, here is everything you need to know.

Jason Murdock Feb 17, 2016

LAPD and FBI drafted in to investigate ransomware-style cyberattack at US hospital.

Jason Murdock Feb 15, 2016

A ransomware Android app called Android.Lockdroid.E poses as a porn app before locking your phone.

Alistair Charlton Jan 28, 2016

Israel's Electricity Authority hit by ransomware attack that shut down computers for over two days.

Mary-Ann Russon Jan 28, 2016