Ransomware: A type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system's screen or by locking the users' files unless a ransom is paid.
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As Petya's dust settles, we learn another real-life lesson: old threats die hard. And as we saw last week, ransomware has no shortage of variety—no matter how dated their tactics and techniques may be.
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The Petya ransomware family has reemerged, becoming one of the most impactful yet. Is it similar to WannaCry? Does it have a kill switch? Here are some frequently asked questions about the threat.
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A South Korean web hosting company was hit by a Linux version of the Erebus ransomware. Here’s what you need to know about the threat and what sysadmins can do to defend against it.
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Hidden Tear variants continue to proliferate, now more sophisticated and with new features. New ransomware also provides victims with more convenient payment options and more elaborate interfaces.
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After the Week of WannaCry, the ransomware scene looks to be going back to normal, with both old and new variants making their presence felt.
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WannaCry was the biggest story of the week, as the ransomware used the EternalBlue exploit to infect thousands of systems around the world.
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WannaCry’s impact may still be palpable among organizations around the world, but a “kill switch” will help them keep the ransomware at bay. Here’s what IT/system administrators and InfoSec professionals can do.
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Here’s what you need to know about this ongoing threat and what you can do to protect against it.
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This week’s roundup of latest ransomware sightings: a spate of ransomware as a service, one that exploits hacked remote desktops, and the return of notorious mobile ransomware, SLocker.
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File-encrypting malware that are still in development and ransomware that appear to take cues from older families highlight this week’s ransomware recap.
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