Security News > 2016 > November > Encryption ransomware hits record levels (Help Net Security)
2016-11-18 13:15
The amount of phishing emails containing a form of ransomware grew to 97.25 percent during the third quarter of 2016 up from 92 percent in Q1. PhishMe’s Q3 2016 Malware Review identified three major trends previously recorded throughout 2016, but have come to full fruition in the last few months: Locky continues to dominate: While numerous encryption ransomware varieties have been identified in 2016, Locky has demonstrated adaptability and longevity. Ransomware encryption: The proportion of … More →
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