Ransomware attacks in HK hit record high in May

Hong Kong faced a record 59 reported ransomware attacks in May, with the new CryptXXX malware emerging as the primary threat, HKCERT has warned.

The center is advising the public to stay vigilant against ransomware, noting that the majority of victims in May were local home users, educational organizations and SMEs....more

Source from: "Ransomware attacks in HK hit record high in May, Computerworld Hong Kong, 9 Jun 2016
<http://cw.com.hk/news/ransomware-attacks-hk-hit-record-high-may>

Beware of Ransomware - Kidnapping You from Far

2 new variant of ransomwares known as CryptXXX and Locky have been spreading quickly through phishing emails and compromised websites. HKCERT has received a lot of reports from victims recently.

- Have you ever thought of your computer being kidnapped?
- How ransomware and variants kidnap computers?
- How to Prevent to be a Victim.....more

Source from: "Beware of Ransomware - Kidnapping You from Far", Information Technology Services Centre, CUHK, 8 Jun 2016, <https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/security/gpis/ransomwarealert.html>