Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their system or personal files and demands ransom payment in order to regain access. The earliest variants of ransomware were developed in the late 1980s, and payment was to be sent via snail mailš. Ransomware comes in two main forms: crypto ransomware and locker ransomwareâ´. When an individual or organization is the victim of a crypto ransomware attack, the attacker encrypts a victimâs sensitive data or files so that they canât have access unless they pay a requested ransomâ´. Locker ransomware locks the user out of their deviceâ´.
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(1) https://www.malwarebytes.com/ransomware/#:~:text=Ransom%20malware%2C%20or%20ransomware%2C%20is%20a%20%20type,was%20to%20be%20%20sent%20via%20snail%20mail.. https://www.malwarebytes.com/ransomware/.
(2) What Is Ransomware? | Microsoft Security. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-ransomware.
(3) What is Ransomware? | IBM. https://www.ibm.com/topics/ransomware.
(4) What is Ransomware? | How to Protect Against Ransomware in 2023. https://www.malwarebytes.com/ransomware.
(5) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/young-asian-male-frustrated-by-ransomware-cyber-royalty-free-image/845470768.
There are many examples of ransomware attacks. Here are some noteworthy ones:
– Bad Rabbit drive-by attacks affect media outlets, metro systems, and airports in Europe.
– Ransomware delays Ferrara candy companyâs Halloween production.
– Locky ransomware attack in 2016 encrypts healthcare files.
– Jigsaw ransomware threatens file deletion.
– Phoenix CryptoLocker shuts down insurance company CNA.
– GoldenEye nearly causes a disaster at Chernobylš.
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(1) 50 Noteworthy Examples of Ransomware Attacks – Measured Insurance. https://measuredinsurance.com/blog/ransomware-examples/.
(2) 7 different types of ransomware (& 24 examples of attack damage). https://blog.cubbit.io/different-types-of-ransomware-examples-of-attack/.
(3) 4 Recent Ransomware Attack Examples | ENP – Enterprise Networking Planet. https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/ransomware-attack-examples/.
(4) 16 Ransomware Examples From Recent Attacks – CrowdStrike. https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/ransomware/ransomware-examples/.
(5) 50 Examples of Ransomware Attacks and Their Impacts. https://www.digitalguardian.com/blog/50-examples-ransomware-attacks-and-their-impacts.
(6) 18 Examples of Ransomware Attacks – Updated 2022 – Tessian. https://www.tessian.com/blog/examples-of-ransomware-attacks/.
(7) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/young-asian-male-frustrated-by-ransomware-cyber-royalty-free-image/845470768.
The latest mass ransomware attack has been unfolding for nearly two months². Some of the recent ransomware attacks in 2021 involved the Colonial Pipeline, Steamship Authority of Massachusetts, JBS, and the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Departmentš.
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(1) The latest mass ransomware attack has been unfolding for nearly two …. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/03/27/latest-mass-ransomware-attack-has-been-unfolding-nearly-two-months/.
(2) Latest ransomware news | The Daily Swig – PortSwigger. https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/ransomware.
(3) 10 of the biggest ransomware attacks of 2022 | TechTarget. https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252528956/10-of-the-biggest-ransomware-attacks-of-2022.
There are many types of ransomware. Some of the most common types include:
– WannaCry
– Petya
– Locky
– CryptoLocker
– CryptoWall.
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The latest mass ransomware attack has been unfolding for nearly two months². Some of the recent ransomware attacks in 2021 involved the Colonial Pipeline, Steamship Authority of Massachusetts, JBS, and the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Departmentš.
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Source: Conversation with Bing, 27/05/2023
(1) The latest mass ransomware attack has been unfolding for nearly two …. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/03/27/latest-mass-ransomware-attack-has-been-unfolding-nearly-two-months/.
(2) Latest ransomware news | The Daily Swig – PortSwigger. https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/ransomware.
(3) 10 of the biggest ransomware attacks of 2022 | TechTarget. https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252528956/10-of-the-biggest-ransomware-attacks-of-2022.
If you are a victim of a ransomware attack, here are some steps you can take:
1. Disconnect from the internet and any network youâre connected to.
2. Make sure itâs not scareware; some ransomware attacks do not encrypt user files even if they claim to do so.
3. Use a decryptor; antivirus companies have decryptor tools that can help you recover files encrypted by certain ransomware.
4. Restore from backup; do a fresh install and restore your files to a state before the ransomware attackedš.
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(1) What to Do if you are a Victim of a Ransomware Attack. https://bing.com/search?q=what+to+do+if+you+are+a+victim+of+ransomware+attack.
(2) Ransomware â FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/safety-resources/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/ransomware.
(3) 10 Steps to Take After a Ransomware Attack – MUO. https://www.makeuseof.com/ransomware-attack-steps-to-take/.
(4) What can you do if youâve become the victim of a ransomware attack?. https://www.lepide.com/blog/what-can-you-do-if-youve-become-the-victim-of-a-ransomware-attack/.
(5) 10 Things You Should Do After a Ransomware Attack. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-life-hacks/privacy-and-safety/10-things-you-should-do-after-a-ransomware-attack.
(6) What to Do If You’re Infected by Ransomware – Tom’s Guide. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/ransomware-what-to-do-next,news-25107.html.
Here are some signs that you may have been attacked by ransomware:
1. You see a message on your screen that says your files have been encrypted and you need to pay to get them back.
2. You can’t access your files or they have been renamed.
3. You see new files on your computer that you didn’t create.
4. Your computer is running slower than usual.
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Here are some signs that you may have been attacked by ransomware:
1. You see a message on your screen that says your files have been encrypted and you need to pay to get them back.
2. You can’t access your files or they have been renamed.
3. You see new files on your computer that you didn’t create.
4. Your computer is running slower than usual.
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