Security News > 2016 > May > New ransomware modifications increase 14% (Help Net Security)

Kaspersky Lab detected 2,896 new ransomware modifications during the first quarter, which is an increase of 14 percent on the previous quarter. In addition, the number of attempted ransomware attacks increased by 30 percent. Locky and Petya One of the most famous and widespread ransomware in Q1, 2016 was Locky. Kaspersky Lab detected attempts to infect users with this Trojan in 114 countries, and as of early May 2016 it remains active. Another ransomware called … More →

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