Tag: history of ransomware
Canadian YouTuber Outsmarts Scammer and Donates Profit to Charity
Canadian YouTuber Ben Perrin outsmarted a crypto scammer and donated the proceeds to charity. Learn how he turned the tables.
Shifting Shadows: Trends in Cybercrime from Mining to Ransomware
Explore the shift from cryptocurrency mining to ransomware and vulnerabilities in cloud services as highlighted by Skybox Security’s insights.
Emerging Threat: Ryuk Ransomware Makes Waves in China
Discover the implications of Ryuk ransomware in China and read expert recommendations for safeguarding against this growing threat.
Unmasking Ransomware: The Real Culprits Behind Recent Attacks
Explore the truth behind recent ransomware attacks linked to Russian hackers and the infamous Ryuk strain’s evolution.
Treasury Under Secretary Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulations Amid Rising Illicit Activity
U.S. Treasury’s Sigal Mandelker underscores the need for stronger crypto regulations to combat illicit activities in the digital currency realm.
Rising Threat: Cryptojacking Malware Sees Unprecedented Surge
Cryptojacking activity rose 629% in Q1 2018. Discover the implications of this cyber threat and how to protect your devices.
Atlanta Cyber Attack: City Faces Ransom Demands Amid System Outage
Atlanta faces a cyber attack with a $51,000 Bitcoin ransom. Discover the implications, city response, and historical context of ransomware threats.
Atlanta’s Ransomware Attack: What You Need to Know
Explore the details behind Atlanta’s ransomware attack and discover what it means for cybersecurity.
North Korea’s Bitcoin Hoarding: A Growing Cyber Threat
Discover how North Korea is hoarding Bitcoin for cyber attacks and what it means for global cybersecurity.
The Rise of Privacy Coins in Cybercrime: A Deep Dive
Explore how Monero, Ethereum, and Zcash are becoming favorites in cybercrime, while Bitcoin remains the king of the darkweb.
