December 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of ransomware and the 20th anniversary of its first usage for criminal purposes. From its origin as malware pretending to be an AIDS risk testing software in 1989 to modern-day crypto-ransomware like Maze, the crime has evolved greatly. Despite advancements in security tech, the profitability of ransomware means it will likely continue into the foreseeable future.
The FBI used self-destruct on malware infecting over 4,000 US computers, it’s super effective
The US Justice Department and FBI have announced a joint multi-month operation in which malware was deleted from more than 4,000 US computers. The offending
