Crypto* Ransomware Still Making Headlines | Fortinet Blog

Although initially targeted at consumers, so-called “ransomware” has continued to make headlines as cybercriminals began shifting their attention to vulnerable businesses. The malware works by encrypting files on users’ computers and then charging fees to unencrypt these files. Organizations ranging from law enforcement to large enterprises have been hit and the entire family of malware (generally variants of the original Cryptolocker malware) has proven quite lucrative for cybercriminals.



Crypto* Ransomware Still Making Headlines | Fortinet Blog