Computerworld

CryptoWall ransomware is back after two month absence

Attackers have started distributing a new and improved version of the CryptoWall file-encrypting ransomware program over the past few days, security researchers warn. The new version, dubbed ...
Computerworld

CryptoWall ransomware held over 600,000 computers hostage, encrypted 5B files

A file-encrypting ransomware program called CryptoWall infected over 600,000 computer systems in the past six months and held 5 billion files hostage, earning its creators more than $1 million, ...
HHS

Refined Ransomware Streamlines Extortion

Cybercriminals are continuing to refine their ransomware tools and attack techniques. See Also: Virtual Cloud Ransomware Tabletop: Unpacking an Attack from Detection to Recovery Notably, the gang ...
AFCEA

FBI Issues CryptoWall Ransomware Warning

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) on June 23 identified CryptoWall as the most current and significant ransomware threat targeting U.S. individuals and businesses. In the 14 months since ...
Network World

CryptoWall ransomware variant has new defenses

CryptoWall, one of a family of malware programs that encrypts files and demands a ransom from victims, has undergone a revamp that is frustrating security researchers. At one time, CryptoWall was a ...