The Extortion Economy: How Insurance Companies Are Fueling a Rise in Ransomware Attacks

Even when public agencies and companies hit by ransomware could recover their files on their own, insurers prefer to pay the ransom. Why? The attacks are good for business.
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Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the infernal LooCipher ransomware

Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the LooCipher ransomware
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Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the ZeroFucks ransomware

Pardon our French, but we’re glad to announce that our malware team has just released a decryptor for the ZeroFucks ransomware. If you’re a victim of this ransomware, please download the free decryptor linked below. DO NOT PAY the ransom. A… Continue reading Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the ZeroFucks ransomware

Sting Catches Another Ransomware Firm — Red Mosquito — Negotiating With “Hackers”

The latest exposé by ProPublica unmasking yet another ransomware recovery firms engaging in deceptive practices.
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