Ransomware attacks are when hackers take control of someone's computer or data and demand a payment, or ransom, in order for the owner to regain access. Full definition
Recently, firms» networks have been the victim of ransomware attacks in which firm data was locked until a ransom was paid to the hackers. (practicepro.ca)
Cyber security firms appear to be tailoring their research to help one side of politics or the other in the US in pursuit of their respective enemies of the day, judging by the recent attempt by two prominent firms to lay the blame for the WannaCry ransomware attack on North Korea. (itwire.com)
North Korea also utilized Bitcoin for the global WannaCry ransomware attack in mid-May, forcing victims to pay ransom in Bitcoin. (recordedfuture.com)