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Ransomware runs riot: Huge rise in online extortion observed
It's no secret that ransomware is fast becoming a favourite of cybercriminals, and another report has confirmed the dizzying rise of this strain of malware. Apparently there are now over 120 different families of ransomware, and a massive 3,500% increase has been witnessed in the scope of the net infrastructure which criminals use to run ransomware stings.
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A friend of mine got snagged by this.
I know a couple of people that also fell victim to such extortion tactics. It appears to affect more people than I imagined.
So true...It's such a shame there have to be so many bottom feeders engaging in such bad behavior.