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.
Latest ransomware News
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.
Hacker goes after GitHub repositories
Scammers are going after GitHub and BitBucket and are wreaking havoc with repositories, holding them for ransom unless a cryptocurrency payment is made.
Crypto ransomware cost companies about 90% more in 2019
Companies are seeing rising asking prices from ransomware, and even greater operational costs, in 2019.
PwC report links crypto exchange WEX to Iranian ransomware
WEX has been linked to funds received in connection with Iranian ransomware, in the latest example of illicit activity being linked to the crypto exchange.
US Treasury links crypto addresses to Iranian ransomware scam
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has identified two separate wallet addresses linked to the latest Iranian crypto ransomware plot.