Noticeably, over the last two years, there has been a marked increase in ransomware attacks, which is, in its simplest form, a type of malware that is executed for the principal reason of extortion. The malicious software, once deployed, encrypts data, as well as devices. Access is only achievable if the victim pays a ransom … More Ransomware threat highlights why backing up data is essential
Weeks after it started attacking and encrypting victims’ files, Locky is still targeting many users. In order to provide more information about this threat, we have put together some information to help protect you in a better way. Short summary Win32/Filecoder.Locky.A is a ransomware variant that encrypts files with over 100 file types such as images, videos, databases, … More Trojan Downloaders on the rise: Don’t let Locky or TeslaCrypt ruin your day
At ESET Laboratories, we are constantly analyzing and studying how cybercriminals propagate their threats all over the world. Day after day, we receive many different kinds of malicious code created for a variety of purposes. Some are aimed at home users, while others are focused on attacking the business world. Looking back at what we have … More 5 threats every company needs to pay attention to
Ransomware is a growing problem for users of mobile devices. Lock-screen types and file-encrypting “crypto-ransomware”, both of which have been causing major financial and data losses for many years, have made their way to the Android platform. ESET has prepared a topical white paper on the growth of this insidious Android malware. Like other types … More The rise of Android ransomware
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses with ransomware, according to a new report. The Online Trust Alliance (OTA)’s 2016 Data Protection and Breach Readiness Guide found that there has been a surge in this type of attack. Ransom demands have also become more market-based, representing a notable shift away from “opportunistic extortion”, the OTA explained. “Much … More Businesses increasingly targeted with ransomware
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