Crypto ransomware freezes 10 years of Argentina government’s data
The hackers identified and infected a government server storing a decade’s worth of encrypted government files in Argentina, freezing access on demand of payment in BTC.
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Finland braces for crypto ransomware attacks
Finland is carrying out drills as it braces itself for cryptocurrency ransomware attacks on its institutions.
Hackers take over Johannesburg’s systems, demand ransom in BTC
Joburg is under attack from hackers who claim to have sensitive information and will release it if their ransom demands aren’t met.
Ransomware attacks are hitting governments—can they fight back?
The proliferation of ransomware attacks in the past several years has maintained it in the news, given their routine link to requests to be paid in cryptocurrency.
Ransomware victims get revenge, release attack of their own
After falling victim to ransomware, some users are finding a great way to get their revenge.
Free decryption tool targets WannaCryFake ransomware
Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool targeting WannaCryFake to help the victims recover their files without the risk of permanent loss.
Canon DSLR hacked with crypto-demanding ransomware – but for research
Researchers have proven that even a digital camera can be attacked by ransomware, putting your pictures at risk.
GermanWiper erases victim’s data but still demands ransom in BTC
This viscious new ransomware spread through a job application, and leaves nothing in its wake.
Ransomware linked to Lazarus Group still in the wild
Thy cryptocurrency malware Ryuk is still crawling to blackmail computer system around the world, and now running in China.
Florida town pays ransom to end malware attack
Riviera Beach has been crippled by a crypto ransomware attack for three weeks, and has paid to make it go away.
64% of ransomware funneled through crypto exchanges
The blockchain intelligence entity has been able to identify 38 different exchanges that have received funds originating from ransomware attacks.
How do solution providers deal with hacks? Just pay crypto ransom and move on
A damning new study has revealed the trick up the sleeve of some so-called ransomware solution providers—just pay the hackers their ransom in crypto.