Pay Us the Money or the Website Gets It: Extortion by DDoS
Organized groups are using distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks as a way to threaten companies and carry out cyber extortion.
Attacker Demands $15,000 Ransom for Stolen Customer Credentials
A cybercriminal going by the name DetoxRansome claims to have stolen user credentials from Bitdefender and is now holding the information for ransom.
DDoS Extortion: Easy and Lucrative
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks can vex organizations in a number of ways. Learn how to secure your networks and respond appropriately.
Operation Kofer Signals the New Commoditization of Ransomware
A new type of ransomware called Kofer poses a severe threat to Internet users on a global scale, but it's just the tip of the malware iceberg.
Funding Terrorists: The Rise of ISIS
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has generated revenue from each territory it conquers through methods such as donations, extortion and ransoms.
Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: What You Need to Know and Do
Today, cyber criminals are applying ancient approaches to modern technologies by using ransomware and cyber extortion to demand money from victims.