Bleeping Computer

Your computer has been locked Ransomware Removal Guide

The Your computer has been locked Ransomware is computer infection that prevents you from accessing your Windows desktop, files, or applications until you pay a $300 ransom to the malware developers.
PC World

What is ransomware? 7 things you must know before it’s too late

Ransomware looked like it was on the decline in 2022, but a recent report by Chainalysis showed a significant rebound in 2023 — so much so that it was the most profitable year for ransomware seen so ...
Investopedia

Ransomware: What It is, How It Works, Example

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Anthony Battle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL ...
Bleeping Computer

How to remove the WannaCry & Wana Decryptor Ransomware

1 Who is this guide for? 2 What is WannaCry, WannaCryptor, WNCRY, or Wana Decryptor? 3 How to remove the WannaCry and Wana Decryptor Ransomware 4 Is it possible to recover WNCRY files that have been ...
ZDNet

Ransomware: Now gangs are using virtual machines to disguise their attacks

Cyber criminals are increasingly using virtual machines to compromise networks with ransomware. By using virtual machines as part of the process, ransomware attackers are able to conduct their ...