Ransomware 101

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Ransomware 101

Ransomware 101

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malware that restricts access to the infected computer system in some way, and demands that the user pay a ransom to the malware operators to remove the restriction.

~Wikipedia

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Types of Ransomware

Crypto Ransomware Locker Ransomware

Locker Ransomware denies access to the system itself. The FBI Ransomware would use coercion to make users pay a ‘fine’ to regain access

Of the two, Crypto Ransomware is more rampant.

Crypto Ransomware locks data files and demands a ‘ransom’ to unlock the files. CryptoBit is one such Ransomware

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Most Recent Attacks

Crypto Ransomware have been in news ever since 2016 started. In less than four months, a number of attacks have been reported.

KeyRanger became the first fully functional ransomware that managed to breach Mac’s Security

Locky strain of ransomware attacked a string of Hospital Networks across USA. Other attacks were recorded in Canada and Germany

Cerber managed to make its way onto Windows, Mac, Linux, and even Chrome OS

Ransom32 was marketed as “ransomware-as-service” to less tech savvy cyber criminals

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Enter JigSaw!

The latest Ransomware was reported during the second half of April. It is named after the mysterious man in the Saw series...

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But What Makes You Vulnerable?

If you are not taking care of these few things, Ransomware can get to you...

Legacy Software Unpatched Software Outdated System No Backup Plan System Security

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Best Precaution: Data BackUp

In spite of all the software updates

and system security measures, you can

still become a VICTIM.

Ransomware is after your data. And

this is exactly why you need Data

BackUp. But before we get to

that….let’s give you a brief roundup of

the rise and evolution of ransomware.

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First Ever Known Ransomware

Although Ransomware

became mainstream during

the last decade or so, the first

one was created in 1989! It

came to be known as “AIDS

Trojan” or “PS Cyborg1”.

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Evolution: 2005-2013

Thereafter, ransomware started doing the rounds with Internet proliferation.

Early ransomware posed as spy removal tools such as SpySheriff or system optimization

tools such as Performance Optimizer

Then came a wave of weak data lockers such as Trojan GPcoder. But these weren’t as

effective as the currently operational Crypto Ransomware

Fake Anti-Virus was the next route cyber criminals took to extract money out of

unsuspecting users

Before the onslaught of Cryptos, Locker Ransomware was common. They would deny

computer access to users until they paid up

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Steadily Rising ‘Ransom’ Rates

Needless to say, the ‘ransom rates’

increased steadily with each new type.

Ironically, most ransomware excepting

Crypto Ransomware posed as ‘helpful’

software to extract money from

victims!

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Crypto Ransomware: 2013-Present

21st century crypto ransomware are more

destructive with stronger encryptions than

their predecessors. They also ask for much

higher ransom ranging around $300. The

preferred modes of payment are ‘Tor’ and

‘Bitcoins’. Some of the most vicious strains

are CryptoLocker, CryptoBit, CryptoWall,

TeslaCrypt, and Chimera.

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Crypto Ransomware Over Years

Source: KasperSky

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Crypto Ransomware: Distribution

Source: Google

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Ransomware on Phone

Crypto Ransomware are not

restricted to Windows Systems

and Macs any more. Android’s

security was compromised by

ransomware in 2013.

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How Ransomware Works?

Email with phishing URL/ Open Source

User opens the downloaded file, which looks like a standard

file type, but is infected with malicious ransomware

User clicks phishing URL/ visitsWebsite/ downloads file

Once downloaded, local & network files are encrypted/locked

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Why is Ransomware SO SCARY?

Malware attacks are nothing new. So why are ransomware - specifically

Crypto Ransomware - such a big threat?

New strains are being created at break-neck speed

Detection takes time. Most ransomware have a gestation period

There is no specific anti-virus that can prevent ransomware

from entering your system

Once your data files are hijacked, you have to pay up unless….

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Your Solution: Right BackUp

By backup, we do not mean external

devices. They too might be compromised.

So you need a network that has not been

infected, has strong security, and gives you

enough space to store all your data.

Therefore, cloud storage is the best

solution. Right BackUp has all of this and

more.

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Auto BackUp

Right Backup uses SSL encryption to

transfer your files on secure cloud servers.

Moreover, your files can only be accessed

by those with whom you choose to share

them. You can auto-schedule uploads on

the secure cloud server every 12 hours

with Right Backup.

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Customize BackUp

So just in case you are hit by a

Ransomware that hijacks your data files,

you can retrieve the latest version – or for

that matter any version – of your files

from Cloud. You can even customize the

files you want to backup and restore by

manual selection, in a chronological

order.

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And The Best Part Is...

Right BackUp comes with unlimited

storage so you don’t need to worry about

running out of storage space. You can

save and retrieve all your files according

to dates.

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Secure your data before it’s too late!

Download Right BackUp Now!

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