September 24, 2017

Protecting from future ransomware



※ 3-line summary
❑ Ransomware will evolve in target oriented for charging higher price.
❑ Ransomware will conduct SQL injections, search important files and target specific companies.
❑ Ransomware will be used tactically, for instance, It will occur to distract from other cyber attacks.


Ransomware is malicious code that demand money by taking data as hostage. Currently, the effective way to defend against Ransomware is to back up data of PC/Server and second is to find decryption tools, but the tools usually cannot defend latest ransomware. Since there are many Rangemeware for Windows and Android, using mac os or IOS can be also a preventive measures. Also, decentralization system is strong against Ransomware attack.