Timeline of Ransomware Attacks in 2017 (so far): INFOGRAPHIC

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:47:29 +0000

Given the number of ransomware attacks we have witnessed so far, this year may well be dubbed as “The Year of the Ransomware”. And we have all reasons to expect more of these in the coming days. This infographic is a quick recap of the notable ransomware attacks that have…

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PDF files with embedded docm files now deliver Jaff Ransomware

Credit to Author: Threat Research Labs| Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 11:30:45 +0000

Adding to the havoc created by the recent outbreak of the WannaCry Ransomware is a new entry to the list of encrypting ransomware called ‘Jaff’. Reportedly, this variant has been created by the authors of the Locky ransomware. The source of this ransomware is the Necurs botnet which is using…

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How did the WannaCry Ransomworm spread?

Credit to Author: Adam McNeil| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 14:00:45 +0000

Security researchers have had a busy week since the WannaCry ransomware outbreak that wreaked havoc on computers worldwide. How did it all happen?

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New ‘Jaff’ ransomware via Necurs asks for 2 BTC

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Thu, 11 May 2017 17:11:12 +0000

The dreaded Necurs botnet delivers a new ransomware with a high ransom ask in this newest spam campaign.

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