ransomware

The PYMNTS 5-In-1: April 13 Daily Data Digest
The PYMNTS 5-In-1: April 13 Daily Data Digest
April 13, 2016  |  News

Yep, it’s that time again. Time for the Daily Data Digest. AKA: The PYMNTS 5-in-1 fast stats of the day. So what’s trending today? Starbucks’...

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Hackers Deliver Ransomware — With Customer Service
Hackers Deliver Ransomware — With Customer Service
April 13, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Law enforcement officials and security firms say many cybercriminals are now professionalizing ransomware by borrowing customer service or marketing tactics, Reuters reported on Tuesday (April...

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FBI Wants Businesses To Help With Ransomware Probe
FBI Wants Businesses To Help With Ransomware Probe
March 29, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

As the FBI works to combat a specific type of ransomware virus, it is calling on businesses and software security experts for emergency assistance in...

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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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