WannaCrypt ransomware (also known as WannaCry and WanaCrpt0r 2.0) is the latest malware to make headlines by infecting over 250,000 computers in at least 150 countries around the world. Prominent victims include FedEx, Britain’s National Health System, Nissan, and telecom...

Merry X-Mas ransomware started infecting computers worldwide in early January, 2017. The fact that Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7 has led to speculation that the malware originated there. Regardless of its point of origin, the ransomware continues infecting computers...

If you’re looking for ransomware straight out of an episode of “Black Mirror,” meet Popcorn Time. Popcorn Time is a nasty new ransomware that combines Ponzi schemes, social activism, and blackmail. The malware is still in development, but if it...

HDDCryptor ransomware is a malicious software that targets Windows operating systems. When HDDCryptor infects a computer, the ransomware encrypts all of the computer’s files so that they are unreadable. The malware leaves a note that instructs the victim to pay...

Zepto is a type of malware that locks your files with advanced encryption so that you cannot access them. The program demands a ransom payment in return for a decryption key, which is necessary to unlock the files. If you...

CoinVault ransomware started infecting computers in November 2014, and remains a persistent threat to all versions of Windows. It is categorized as crypto-ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts an infected computer’s files and then demands a ransom...

Crysis ransomware first appeared in February of 2016, and new strains of the software continue to pose serious security threats for both personal computer users and businesses. Crysis is a type of crypto-ransomware, which means that it encrypts the files...