The Evolution of Ransomware: How Did We Get Here?
These days, not a month goes by that we hear about a new major ransomware attack. But how did we get to this point where our data and services could be held for ransom?
Another critical, EternalBlue-like vulnerability threatens Windows machines worldwide
"Wormable" flaw could unleash the same chaos the world saw with WannaCry
WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins avoids prison in banking malware case
Hutchins has grown out of writing malware to help people affected by it
Marcus Hutchins, known for stopping WannaCry, pleads guilty in banking malware case
Hutchins faces up to 10 years in prison
WannaCry still lies dormant on thousands of computers
If the kill switch ever goes down, the ransomware will kick in again
US says North Korea was "directly responsible" for WannaCry ransomware
Many experts have already blamed the Lazarus Group for WannaCry
British government publicly blames North Korea for WannaCry malware
Doctrine of determent suggested for preventing future attacks
WannaCry savior Marcus Hutchins pleads not guilty to malware charges, is allowed back online
He faces a 40-year maximum sentence
Marcus Hutchins will plead not guilty to malware creation charges, bail set at $30,000
Prosecutors claim he admitted to creating Kronos
WannaCry hackers finally empty ransom wallets
Over $140,000 worth of bitcoins were withdrawn
WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins arrested by FBI over allegations he created Kronos banking Trojan
His actions helped stop the global ransomware
'NotPetya' ransomware spreads in Russia, Ukraine, parts of Europe
Another ransomware attack hits Russia, Ukraine, parts of Europe and the US
WannaCry helps Australian drivers avoid traffic fines
The malware infected 55 speed and red-light cameras
Another security agency places blame for WannaCry on North Korea
The NSA and various security groups also suspect the hermit nation
New research links WannaCry hackers to China
Security firm says Chinese ransom notes were written by native speakers
North Korea starts to emerge as prime suspect behind WannaCry ransomware
Has the Lazarus Group struck again?
Microsoft slams NSA for enabling recent Ransomware attack
Is the NSA to blame for the WannaCry ransomware attack?
Massive ransomware attack spreads across the globe
Ransomware holding files hostage in return for Bitcoin payment