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Ransomware
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coinvaultAsk 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.
appleChange your iCloud password NOW
If the rumours are true, 40 million Apple iCloud accounts have been hacked.
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.
blockersRansomware’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.
Getting sick is doubly dangerous: Medical equipment is vulnerable to hackers
Hacked medical equipment can cost patients a lot — their health or even their lives.
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.
.cryptHow 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.
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 that complements it.
Expert tips to avoid falling victim to ransomware
Kaspersky Lab’s GReAT expert Ryan Naraine offers tips to avoid falling victim to ransomware.
How to unlock a .crypt file
CryptXXX ransomware encrypts files, steals data and bitcoins. Sounds serious, but we have a solution!
Ransomware bug leads to Petya decryptor
A bug in Petya ransomware has led to a decryptor that can help those impacted.
USA and Canada release joint advisory against ransomware
USA and Canada governments are fed up with the tyranny of ransomware. Experts from both countries analyzed the latest incidents and released an advisory for their citizens.
Petya ransomware eats your hard drives
Cryptolocker was bad, CTB-Locker was even worse, and new Petya ransomware is a freaking disaster.