We have continuously monitored crypto-ransomware’s modifications and evolution since its discovery in late 2013. Though crypto-ransomware is still relatively “new” to the threat landscape, it has already established itself as a formidable threat to unsuspecting users. By definition, crypto-ransomware shares similar routines with cryptolocker, a refinement of ransomware with file-encryption capabilities.
We recently came across two variants of crypto-ransomware, each with a routine or feature not found in other variants. The discovery of these two variants proves that crypto-ransomware is still continuing its evolution—all to victimize users.
more here.........http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/coinvault-ransomware-jumps-on-freemium-model/
We recently came across two variants of crypto-ransomware, each with a routine or feature not found in other variants. The discovery of these two variants proves that crypto-ransomware is still continuing its evolution—all to victimize users.
more here.........http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/coinvault-ransomware-jumps-on-freemium-model/