Ransomware

An in-depth look at how extremist groups capitalise the internet to recruit, attack and propagate fear.

No serious disruption or damage has yet been caused by such critical infrastructure hacks.

Cisco's Talos says ransomware is going to get worse as businesses can afford to pay far more than consumers.

Russian ransomware bosses make an average 'salary' of about $90,000 per year.

The ransomware targets removable and network drives and has the ability to spread on its own.

Cybersecurity researchers have found ransomware modified to send DDoS attacks from infected PCs.

A hacker claiming to be aligned with Anonymous has reportedly compromised data from Turkish hospitals.

Ransomware developers offer apology for holding countless computers to ransom with TeslaCrypt.

The malware developers behind Jigsaw have rebranded - and its extremely NSFW.

A new ransomware strain offers 3 years of free tech support and promises to donate earnings to charity.

The Board of Water and Light (BWL) in the state of Michigan is the latest victim in the ransomware epidemic.

New crypto-ransomware uncovered by AVG malware analyst accepts Amazon Gift Cards as payment.

If you try to reboot your computer, Jigsaw crypto-ransomware will delete 1,000 additional files.

Around 288 of the Netherlands' most popular websites have been affected by the malicious advertising campaign.

Computer-locking crypto-ransomware foiled by programmer who uploaded decryption tool to GitHub.

School district encountered three separate ransomware incidents over the past two months.

Rightscorp appears optimistic that it can convince ISPs to join its plans to combat P2P piracy online.

Crypto-ransomware vaccine is free and designed to prevent Locky, CTB-Locker, CryptoWall and TeslaCrypt.

Security experts claim the ransom note is almost identical to a new form of ransomware known as SamSam.

The NHS may soon feel the effects of the rise in cybercrime, security experts have warned.

Talos says that TeslaCrypt 3 cannot be defused, so victims will need to pay bitcoin to get their files back.

The malicious ads attempt to install ransomware and other malware on unsuspecting visitors.

Locky started spreading macros for Microsoft Word but has switched to using Javascript-based attachments.

Trend Micro says Angler exploit kit, crypto ransomware, Dridex and IoT attacks are key takeaways from 2015.

Windows-based programme is so effective that experts claim there's no way of decrypting the files for free.

Police regain control of encryption key after having to stump up just £320 to the cyber criminals.

Hackers claiming responsibility for holding LA hospital to ransom in cyber attack mock US over the decision to pay up.

Has the Hollywood hack sent a message to cybercriminals that hospitals are an easy target?

Xbot uses a method of attack called 'activity hijacking' to mirror legitimate applications.

Bitcoin payment was quickest way to return to normal from chilling healthcare hack, says official.