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Ransomware - A look back
1. Ransomware
A look back
1989 - First known ransomware, "AIDS" trojan.
Released into the world through snail mail using 5¼” floppy disks.
Initially popular in Russia.
Types of ransomware
Locker ransomware: Computer locker
Denies access to the computer or device.
Crypto ransomware: Data locker
Prevents access to files or data.
Reveton
Cryptowall
CryptoLocker.F and
TorrentLocker
RSA4096
KeRanger
Cryptolocker
Notable examples
Targets
Home Users Businesses
Public
Agencies
Impacted systems
Personal
Computers
Servers
Mobile
Devices
How ransomware infects
Traffic Distribution System (TDS)
Malvertisement
Spam email
Downloaders & botnets
Social Engineering
2012
US$400,000
More than
US$1.1 million
2014
2015
More than
US$18 million
Profits from ransomware
Countries impacted by ransomware
USA Japan UK Italy Germany Russia
Canada Australia India Netherlands Brazil Turkey
Reference: Wikipedia | Securityweek | Statista | PCMagazine | PCWorld | TheHackerNews
Payment Methods
Payment vouchers such as Payment
systems, Paysafecard, MoneyPak,
UKash, CashU, and MoneXy for
Locker ransomware
Bitcoins for crypto ransomware