Update (March 2nd, 2017): Decryption tool for Crysis ransomware updated for new version Today, ESET has released updated version of its free decryptor for victims of Crysis ransomware, adding new variant of the infamous ransomware – .dharma – to its list. The current update of ESET’s decrypting tool now can help victims of six variants … More ESET releases free decryptor for Crysis ransomware
NHS hospitals are increasingly being targeted with ransomware attacks, according to an investigation. The online newspaper found that in the past 12 months, at least 30 NHS trusts in England have been victim to this particular type of attack. In four cases, the incident had to be reported as a “potential breach of data protection or … More NHS increasingly being targeted by ransomware attacks
Ransomware is malicious software that criminals use to hold computers or computer files to ransom, demanding payment from victims to get them back. Sadly, ransomware is an increasingly popular way for malware authors to extort money from companies and consumers alike. Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors … More Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure
Sometimes, the easy way out is the road to ruin. After WeLiveSecurity published the article Ransomware: To pay or not to pay?, SC Computing’s Bradley Barth picked up on a point I made there, where I said that we hear of instances where organizations pay ransomware even though they have backups because it’s cheaper. No … More The economics of ransomware recovery
It can often feel like every day brings news stories about ransomware attacks on businesses, particularly at hospitals and schools. While the life-or-death nature of hospital data might force some healthcare organizations to accede to criminals’ demands in hopes of restoring access to that data as quickly as possible, some schools are also falling prey to these demands. Paying criminals … More School ransomware: A threat to be aware of
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