A Deep Dive into Ransomware’s Evolution

Once a “consumer-only” problem, Ransomware now has an established business case for profitability, and that's driving criminals to expand their operations and hunt for more lucrative prey. As a result, commercial enterprises and other large organizations are increasingly in the crosshairs.

Consider these facts:

  • Ransomware attacks doubled in 2015
  • The number of new ransomware variants increased 17% in Q1 2016
  • The FBI estimates that ransomware will net criminals $1 billion in 2016


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