16th January 2017 By Gur Shatz
There are all sorts of ways to curb ransomware, so why has it spread so successfully?
The word "ransomware" conjures up images of dark cloaks and even darker alleys, and not surprisingly, the level of media attention has been unprecedented. The fact that news stories measure the affect of ransomware in terms of cash helps grab the public's attention. (One analysis estimates more than $1 billion in ransoms were paid out in 2016).
The most frightening thing about ransomware is that its success is built on trust. Ransomware often gains access by way of a clever email designed with the sole intention of winning the victim's confidence. "My skill is in my ability to get a bunch of people to click on the attachment," explains a malicious actor in a YouTube primer.
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Ransomware: How A Security Inconvenience Became The Industry's Most-Feared Vulnerability
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