Security News > 2017 > September > Locky Returns via Spam and Dropbox-Themed Phishing Attacks (InfoRiskToday)
2017-09-01 13:18
Massive Ransomware Campaign Flings 23 Million Emails in Just 24 HoursA massive Locky ransomware campaign has been infecting devices via malware-laced spam messages as well as through fake Dropbox phishing pages. More than 23 million Locky spam email have been seen in just one 24-hour period.
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