From the Report, “This newsletter introduces the latest ransomware trends and best practices for ransomware response using the AhnLab MDS (Malware Defense System). "

This infographic takes a look at Ransomware and provides a brief overview of discusses some solutions.

This paper discusses the How and Why the Dark Web Marketplace for Ransomware Is Growing at a Rate of More Than 2,500% Per Year

This report from the Ahn Lab Security Emergency Response Center provides a review of various Cyber events that took place in the 3rd Qtr. of 2017.

In this 2018 Mid-Year Report, they take a look at how so far this year, the different strains of malware and their authors have proven to be capable of much more than previously imagined, with more sophistication and a new level of agility. Indeed, as seen in this analysis of the GrandCrab ransomware, malware is now rapidly adapting in real-time to the technology solutions offered by security vendors.

This is a solid breakdown of the Ransomware issues as seen in 2017.

From The Report, “With global ransomware damages predicted to exceed $5 billion this year, it is no surprise that ransomware is the fastest growing security threat. As this year’s global attacks have made national news, businesses of all sizes have become increasingly aware of the looming ransomware threat and the challenge of staying protected. Infected companies race the clock to minimize data loss, downtime, and reputation damage. With the seemingly endless profitability, anonymity and ease of execution it doesn’t appear cybercriminals will be turning their back on ransomware anytime soon. Companies are right to expect another year filled with attacks and new variants. The question is how can companies block these attacks before ransom is demanded, and their data along with their reputation is put at risk.”

In this report, they review malicious activity that SophosLabs analyzed and protected their clients from in 2017. They take that data and project what can be expected from 2018.

This report from the Ahn Lab Security Emergency Response Center provides a review of various Cyber events that took place in the 2nd Qtr. of 2017.

This report discusses Ransomware’s Stronghold on Healthcare, the Impact on HIPAA Compliance, and Taking the Offensive: What You Need to Know

Drama, intrigue and exploits have plagued 2016 and, as we take stock of some of the more noteworthy stories, we once again cast our gaze forward to glean the shapes of the 2017 threat landscape. Rather than thinly-veiled vendor pitching, we hope to ground these predictions in trends we’ve observed in the course of our research and provide thought-provoking observations for researchers and visitors to the threat intelligence space alike.

Researchscape surveyed 275 IT experts from January 15 to January 30, 2016. This report is based on the findings of that survey.

The Proofpoint Quarterly Threat Report captures threats, trends and transformations we see within our customer base and in the wider security market.

This paper seeks to answer the following questions, “What motivates victims to pay up? How much do they value their data? What role does antivirus protection play in the problem-solving equation?"

This report takes a look at how the ransomware types work, not just from a technological point of view but also from a psychological viewpoint. They also look at how these threats evolved, what factors are at play to make ransomware the major problem that it is today, and where ransomware is likely to surface next.

In this Report, researchers analyzed the growing trend of ransomware across nearly 20,000 companies to identify common forms of ransomware, and identify which industries are most susceptible to these types of attacks.

Gives a detailed report of ransomware in the year 2016. Includes a video presentation.

This report from the Ahn Lab Security Emergency Response Center provides a review of various Cyber events that took place in January of 2017.

This e-book sounds the alarm about the threat of ransomware for businesses and public sector organizations, equips security professionals with the facts about the risks and consequences of ransomware, and presents an approach to protect enterprise data from ransomware attacks.

This report discusses the malware situation, and how collaborative filtering can offer a solid defense against it.

This paper is the result of detailed research into classic and unique ransomware families. Its purpose is to provide a solid foundation for developing protective measures in your organization. Reading this paper offers a thorough understanding of the different types of ransomware, how it can be created and the course of itsevolution,especiallyasitexpandsintonewterritories such as mobile devices and IoT.