Windows 10: The newest tactic cybercriminals are using to deliver ransomware

This is the newest tactic cybercriminals are using to deliver ransomware | ZDNet

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How crypto ransomware spreads... is it decryptable...should I pay the ransom

"The global fight against ransomware continues to gather pace with over 30 new partners from both the public and private sector joining the No More Ransom project. Bitdefender, Emsisoft, Check Point and Trend Micro join the project as new associate partners."

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The No More Ransom Project

"The general advice is not to pay the ransom. By sending your money to cybercriminals you’ll only confirm that ransomware works, and there’s no guarantee you’ll get the decryption key you need in return."

 

Is Windows 10 still vulnerable to WannaCry Ransomware?

Social engineering is just one of various attack vectors.

Section :step2: in this topic explains the most
common methods Crypto malware (file encrypting ransomware) and other forms of ransomware is typically
delivered and spread.

• Anatomy of a ransomware attack
• Spotlight on Ransomware: Common infection methods
• Spotlight on Ransomware: How ransomware works

 

Ugh.....it will never end.......*Mad

 

WSH - I've never even heard of that file extension. Thanks for info will update. (hope 365 clocks these)