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TorrentLocker Ransomware Cracked, Decrypter Available Now

TorrentLocker - a wide spread ransomware has been cracked by Finnish Security Researchers. CryptoLocker and CryptoWall encrypts files on a victim’s machine and then demands ransom. The victim has to pay to get the decryption software that can decrypt the files. TorrentLocker was regarded as the demonic spawn of CryptoLocker and CryptoWall which made killings […] Continue reading →

Spanish Police arrested group behind Ransomware network

Spanish Police have arrested a gang of 11 cyber criminals as part of Operation Ransom who allegedly ran ransomware network to demand money from thousands of victims in 30 countries using malware known as Reveton. It’s believed the cyber criminals have managed to invest tens of thousands of computers and make a profit of over 1 million EUR ($1.34 million) per year. Eleven individuals […] Continue reading →