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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Malware attacks were particularly high this past November, according to a report by cybersecurity vendor Check Point. The report is based on the company’s ThreatCloud database, which identifies ...

As the sad and sometimes scary examples of the scam known as ransomware propagates, the FBI this week said the CryptoWall variant is rapidly becoming the swindle of choice by criminals. The FBI’s ...

At least 47 out of 62 new crypto ransomware families discovered by Kaspersky Lab researchers in 2016 were developed by Russian-speaking cybercriminals, more than 1,445,000 users (including businesses) ...

Payments extorted through ransomware attacks decreased some 35% in 2024 compared to the year prior, according to a Feb. 5 report by Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics provider. In 2024, ransomware ...