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Is It Illegal to Pay Ransomware Criminals?

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Is It Illegal to Pay Ransomware Criminals?

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Treasury Department issued an advisory It creates a painful dilemma if you are struck by ransomware.

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Ransomware Killed a Person

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Ransomware Killed a Person

Ransomware hit a new low after an attack on a German hospital. I was saddened to learn...

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Paying Multiple Times for Ransomware Keys

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Paying Multiple Times for Ransomware Keys

Don't be fooled into thinking that the first ransom demand equals your cost of getting back to normal. If you decide to pay, you may have to...

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100 Insurance Claims per Day

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100 Insurance Claims per Day

Insurers are fielding an estimated 100 ransomware claims per day, according to a ZDNet security columnist. Of course you would much rather not have to file an insurance claim. That's a hassle and...

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Hidden Drives Attacked by Ransomware

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Hidden Drives Attacked by Ransomware

A new variation of ransomware, Ragnar, has three unsettling capabilities...

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