Ransomware

This week we see ransomware using new evasion techniques, a different programming language, and tougher payment policies.

This week's ransomware recap highlights the rise of older ransomware families that are evolving to add new features.

This week we see ransomware disguise itself as a PC game, a popular sci-fi hero also makes an appearance, and new cryptocurrency starts to gain traction.

Last week's ransomware recap is highlighted by file-encrypting malware sold as a service underground, and other families targeting specific regions.

TorrentLocker's new attack method highlights the ransomware stories from February 25-March 3, 2017.

A MacOS ransomware, a disguised Venus Locker variant and other notable ransomware stories from February 16-24, 2017.

The 2016 threat landscape was riddled with threats that set new record highs: new ransomware families, BEC scams across the world, and vulnerabilities found in widely used platforms. Stay ahead of the current business threats with our latest security roundup.

What are the threats that should matter to ordinary, everyday users and what can they do to avoid them?

A look at some of the notable ransomware stories from late January and early February of 2017.