Extortion

Ransomware Rises 752% in 2016, Trend Micro Says
Ransomware Rises 752% in 2016, Trend Micro Says
March 01, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Trend Micro released its annual security roundup report, “2016 Security Roundup: A Record Year for Enterprise Threats,” which showed that ransomware cyber threats hit an...

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FTC Acts to Stop Global Internet Extortion Plot
FTC Acts to Stop Global Internet Extortion Plot
October 13, 2016  |  News

In one of the latest legal twists on hackers who hold hardware and software and the data held within for ransom, Courthousenews.com reported Thursday that...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Financial Watchdogs Warn Of Hacker Extortion
Financial Watchdogs Warn Of Hacker Extortion
November 05, 2015  |  News

After noticing an increased “frequency and severity” in the number of hackers attempting to extort financial institutions, U.S. financial regulators have put out a serious...

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