Fake cryptocurrency advertised on forums is used to lure targets into installing what researchers say could be a test for new ransomware delivery techniques and tactics.
Source: Fake cryptocurrency scam delivers ransomware – and more malware when you pay up | ZDNet
Danny Palmer describes a clever new ransomware that takes advantage of unsuspecting investors looking to capitalize on the cryptocurrency craze. He describes how this nasty malware is being spread, what it does to its victims, and, and the likely result of paying the ransom.
