The Nuts and Bolts of Ransomware in 2016

What's in store and how to protect your business

Published July 2016

Ransomware is an increasing menace and a big moneymaker for cybercriminals. The malware uses strong encryption to prevent users from recovering files unless they pay a ransom. But even if you pay, the attackers may or may not deliver a valid key to unlock your files.

With current ransomware threats like CryptoWall, CryptoLocker and Chimera, find out what's in store for 2016. We then take a closer look at Cryptowall, the most successful ransomware to date, and Chimera, a relative newcome. Finally, what steps can you take to protect yourself from malware, and what should you do when ransomware hits? Find out what the IT community thinks.