2015 Ransomware Wrap-Up
Here's a rundown of the innovative ransomware that frightened users and earned attackers big bucks this year.
It's been a banner year for ransomware operators...and a nerve-wracking one for anybody responsible for securing endpoints.
Although some of the malware may issue empty threats, some of it has proven just as nasty as it claims. Researchers found that 30 percent of organizations admitted they'd pay ransom requests, and even multiple police departments have succumbed to them, when nobody was able to recover their encrypted files or their back-ups.
In 2015 ransomware operators were innovative not only with their code but with their business models - and estimates of their returns on investment indicate that business is booming.
Here's a quick rundown of the new ransomware that hit the scene in 2015.
About the Author(s)
You May Also Like
Why Effective Asset Management is Critical to Enterprise Cybersecurity
May 21, 2024Finding Your Way on the Path to Zero Trust
May 22, 2024Extending Access Management: Securing Access for all Identities, Devices, and Applications
June 4, 2024Assessing Software Supply Chain Risk
June 6, 2024Preventing Attackers From Wandering Through Your Enterprise Infrastructure
June 19, 2024
Black Hat USA - August 3-8 - Learn More
August 3, 2024Cybersecurity's Hottest New Technologies: What You Need To Know
March 21, 2024