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Ransomware attacks are typically carried out using a Trojan, entering a system through, for example, a malicious attachment, an embedded link in a phishing email, or a vulnerability in a network service. The program then runs a payload, which locks the system in some fashion, or claims to lock the system but does not (e.g., a scareware program).
As of February 2024, U.S. Department of State is offering rewards of up to $10 million for leads that could identify or locate ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang leaders. They are offering an additional $5 million reward for tips on people who take part in ALPHV ransomware attacks. [5]
Phishing is a form of social engineering and a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information [1] or installing malware such as viruses, worms, adware, or ransomware.
Recovery time from a ransomware attack: Ransomware negotiators and incident response firms report that the average victim can recover in days, if they possess proper backups. In contrast, victims ...
Victims of ransomware paid their attackers more than $1 billion last year, a new report has found, a record high.
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The CryptoLocker ransomware attack was a cyberattack using the CryptoLocker ransomware that occurred from 5 September 2013 to late May 2014. The attack utilized a trojan that targeted computers running on Microsoft Windows , [ 1 ] and was believed to have first been posted to the Internet on 5 September 2013. [ 2 ]
Jigsaw is a form of encrypting ransomware malware created in 2016. It was initially titled "BitcoinBlackmailer", but later came to be known as "Jigsaw" due to featuring an image of Billy the Puppet from the Saw film franchise. [1]