These ransomware tricks fool the most hardened security pro
Summary
DMA Locker, Locky, Cerber and CryptoFortress are all families that attempt to enumerate all open network Server Message Block (SMB) shares and encrypt any that are found. However, newer versions of ransomware have been able to traverse to those shared file systems making them susceptible to the attack. Cerber ransomware generates a VBScript, entitled “# DECRYPT MY FILES #.vbs,” which allows the computer to speak the ransom message to the victim. Attention!” “Your documents, photos, databases and other important files have been encrypted!” Ransomware as a service is a model offered on underground forums networks. It will provide the malicious code and infrastructure to facilitate the transfer of funds and the encryption key for the victim to be able to access their information.