ransomware

Ransomware activity surges

Ransomware activity surges

March was a bad month.
Robert Abel May 22 2016, 4:59PM Security
US govt house blocks Google-hosted apps and Yahoo Mail

US govt house blocks Google-hosted apps and Yahoo Mail

Fears of ransomware.
Reuters Staff May 12 2016, 1:19PM Security
Bitdefender's free tool protects against TeslaCrypt, Locky, CTB-Locker ransomware

Bitdefender's free tool protects against TeslaCrypt, Locky, CTB-Locker ransomware

[Updated] Follows free Cryptowall unlocker.
Jeremy Seth Davis Apr 1 2016, 9:57AM Security
First-known Mac ransomware targets Apple users

First-known Mac ransomware targets Apple users

Popular torrent site infected.
Reuters Staff Mar 7 2016, 6:40AM Security
Ransomware offers live chat 'help'

Ransomware offers live chat 'help'

PadCrypt trailblazer in 'customer service'.
Bradley Barth Feb 17 2016, 7:05AM Security
Ransomware patches decryption flaw

Ransomware patches decryption flaw

DMA Locker authors work hard to satisfy customers.
Robert Abel Feb 11 2016, 10:56AM Security
Ransomware extorts each victim for nearly $7000

Ransomware extorts each victim for nearly $7000

"7ev3n" encrypts files and demands 13 bitcoins.
Bradley Barth Feb 1 2016, 12:06PM Security
One-in-four would pay ransom to retrieve stolen data

One-in-four would pay ransom to retrieve stolen data

Global survey reveals startling attitudes.
Bradley Barth Jan 18 2016, 11:00AM Security
Ransomware spreads to Linux servers

Ransomware spreads to Linux servers

Demands US$999 bitcoin.
Greg Masters Nov 26 2015, 7:09AM Security
Ransomware spreads from PCs to the web

Ransomware spreads from PCs to the web

New scam targets Linux web servers.
Doug Olenick Nov 10 2015, 2:11PM Security
How to recover from ransomware – the smart way

How to recover from ransomware – the smart way

Defeat the criminals who take your data hostage.
a Staff Writer Nov 6 2015, 9:34AM Security
FBI recommends ransomware victims pay up

FBI recommends ransomware victims pay up

Agent tells security pros.
Robert Abel Oct 27 2015, 6:01PM Security
Ransomware resellers: a criminal channel making millions

Ransomware resellers: a criminal channel making millions

Dark side of indirect sales.
Darren Pauli Sep 4 2015, 6:00AM Security
Ransomware roulette

Ransomware roulette

[Comment] All security measures in the world can’t protect against user error.
Rabid Reseller May 8 2015, 11:00AM Comment
10 things we learned this week

10 things we learned this week

Gift horses, The Big Easy and a bit of skin.
Tony Yoo Dec 5 2014, 12:06PM Software
ACCC warns of Christmas parcel pickup ransomware

ACCC warns of Christmas parcel pickup ransomware

Beware of Australia Post emails asking you to pick up a missed package.
Tony Yoo Dec 1 2014, 11:07AM Security
Aussie Apple users face ransomware attack

Aussie Apple users face ransomware attack

Customers locked out of phones, tablets, laptops.
Allie Coyne May 29 2014, 7:42AM Security
Ransomware moves to mobile

Ransomware moves to mobile

Could require manufacturer resets.
Danielle Walker Jun 25 2013, 11:03AM Security
Reseller saves Byron Bay school from scammers

Reseller saves Byron Bay school from scammers

Ransom demanded for stolen data.
Darren Pauli Dec 17 2012, 3:42PM Security
Aussie business loses $3000 to hacker ransom

Aussie business loses $3000 to hacker ransom

Vital financial data encrypted.
Darren Pauli Sep 24 2012, 2:32PM Security

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