The Anonpop Fake Ransomware is a malware program discovered by @JAMESWT_MHT that pretends to be a ransomware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom of $125 to decrypt them. In reality, though, ...

The Homeland Security ransomware is a computer infection that locks you out of Windows until you pay a ransom. This infection uses a screenlocker that pretends to be an alert from the US Department of ...

In short, it’s software that forces its victims to pay a ransom. It does so by holding important information — or the computer itself — captive, until the ransom is paid. It’s one of the more damaging ...

Ransomware doesn’t sneak into your PC like ordinary malware. It bursts in, points a gun at your data, and screams for cash—or else. And if you don’t learn to defend yourself, it could happen again and ...

A ransomware removal and rescue kit has been released to give businesses an alternative to paying a fee to unlock encrypted files. Ransomware is a particularly nasty malware family which has risen in ...