ransomware

Are Chinese Hackers To Blame For US Ransomware Attacks?
Are Chinese Hackers To Blame For US Ransomware Attacks?
March 15, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Four security firms currently investigating the matter say “yes.” According to the cybersecurity companies, the tactics and tools used to perpetrate the growing rate of...

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Why The FBI Thinks Ransomware Is A Growing Threat
Why The FBI Thinks Ransomware Is A Growing Threat
March 11, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

An increasing number of Americans are finding themselves hit by so-called ransomware — malicious software that holds a user’s computer hostage unless the perpetuator is...

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Could Cybercriminals Target Medical Devices Next?
Could Cybercriminals Target Medical Devices Next?
November 23, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

Next year hackers may begin extorting victims in an entirely new, and potentially dangerous, way. According to a new report from Forrester Research, the health...

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Cisco’s Security Team Puts The Kibosh On Payment Ransomware
Cisco’s Security Team Puts The Kibosh On Payment Ransomware
October 07, 2015  |  News

Cisco’s Talos security unit has put an end to one of the most notorious payments exploits that has plagued over 90,000 Internet users every day and...

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