Thursday, March 31, 2016

The FBI is asking businesses and software security experts for emergency assistance in its investigation into a pernicious new type of "ransomware" virus used by hackers for extortion.

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Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a victim's data so they cannot gain access to it on their computers, then offers to unlock the system in exchange for payment.

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The plea asked recipients to immediately contact the FBI's CYWATCH cyber center if they find evidence that they have been attacked or have other information that might help in its investigation.

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The FBI provided a list of technical indicators to help companies determine if they were victims of such an attack.

  Reuters
Wouldn't you know that when you couldn't get into your data and you got a message demanding payment?
The sectors hardest hit by ransomware include industries that rely on computer access for performing critical functions, such as healthcare and law enforcement.
Apparently, in the last two months, this has happened to four single hospitals and one hospital chain.

WTF is wrong with people?

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

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