They were victims of a Trojan horse virus called ransomware, which kidnaps documents and encrypts them, meaning users can no longer access their files unless they pay the demand by credit card. ❋ Unknown (2010)
According to Computerworld, this type of scam is a new one in the world of "ransomware" - the practice of holding hostage a computer system or the data it contains, and then extorting money from its rightful owner. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Furthermore, these syndicates employing rogue anti-malware programs have turned from mining personal financial data with these crimeware programs to an extortion model whereby the attackers demand ransom for unlocking a PC that has been infected with so-called ransomware code masquerading as anti-virus software. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Some of them have recently started to adopt a more aggressive approach, known as ransomware, where they block critical system functionality until a license fee is paid. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Holding data hostage is sometimes done using "ransomware" Otherwise known as "ransom software." ❋ Identity Theft Speaker (2010)
The onset of cloud, social media and virtualization technologies will lead the cybercriminals to adopt new methods such as ransomware and crime as a service, is going to threaten the enterprise at large. ❋ Partho (2010)
The scheme is a new one in the world of "ransomware," the practice of mucking with users 'files then extorting money to release them back to their rightful owners, said Rik Ferguson, a senior security researcher with Trend Micro's U.K. office. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Russian police are reportedly investigating a criminal gang that installed malicious "ransomware" programs on thousands of PCs and then forced victims to send SMS messages in order to unlock their PCs. ❋ Unknown (2010)
A new piece of "ransomware", a piece of malware that is actually acting like a legitimate program, has cropped up and is now demanding $400 from users that is says are violating copyright laws. ❋ RicheemxX (2010)
It's about time these malware creators were held to account for this "ransomware" thing. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Security researchers at CA have found a new so-called "ransomware" attack underway. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The infamous Gpcode 'ransomware' virus that hit computers in July was the work of a single person who is known to the authorities, a source close to the hunt for the attacker has told Techworld. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Troublesome zero-day exploits continue to attack popular client-side software, while methods such as ransomware and crime as a service help them increase their reach and make their attacks more effective against end users, "said Derek Manky, Project Manager, Cyber Security and Threat Research, Fortinet. ❋ Unknown (2010)
[G1]: Shit Lorobot is a ransomware worm. i can open my file coz it's [encrypted]!
[G2]: pwned! ❋ Batn00b (2009)
"[Close the curtains]! If anyone catches me in this [ransomware](forehead strap-on) there will be [hell to pay]. " ❋ The Seer Man Dude (2021)
