Ransomware

Ransomware research shows that paying ransom is no guarantee you’ll get your files back.

Three months in, we report on the development of No More Ransom and the goals we’ve already achieved.

Polyglot, aka MarsJoke, had aspirations. It was trying to be the next CTB-Locker — but we developed a cure.

Fantom ransomware displays a fake Windows Update screen while encrypting your files.

So you found a USB stick outside. Should you use it?

Good news, everyone! We have help for victims of Shade ransomware. Now you can decrypt the data without paying ransom.

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

Ranscam deletes your files and then demands ransom to restore them, or it will delete them. Yes, in that order.

New ransomware called Satana encrypts your files and blocks the operating system from booting.

If the rumours are true, 40 million Apple iCloud accounts have been hacked.

Ded Cryptor ransomware is based on EDA2 — an open-source cryptor. EDA2 was created for educational purposes, but then things went horribly wrong.

Mobile ransomware is on the rise. We discuss the most popular ransomware families, speculate on some statistics, and suggest the best means of protection. 

Where ransomware originates, how blockers evolve into cryptors, and why this type of malware is cybercriminals’ favorite tool.

Hacked medical equipment can cost patients a lot — their health or even their lives.

Zcryptor is a hybrid, part ransomware and part worm. It encrypts files and copies itself onto external media.

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 pays ransomware ransom, does not get files back.

A look at recent survey results on awareness of ransomware in North America.

Kaspersky Lab RakhniDecryptor utility updated to help decrypt files encrypted by previously invincible versions of TeslaCrypt.

All files encrypted with TeslaCrypt ransomware can now be decrypted … thanks to its creators.

The Petya ransomware installer now includes another ransomware that complements it.